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Old 05-01-2005, 10:18 AM
Brian Carlton Brian Carlton is offline
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This is one of those jobs that I let the mechanic do. It's doable if you are ambitious, but, without a lift, all the work is on your back, and, if any of those 18 year old fasteners decide to give you problems.................

You need to be able to safely support the vehicle in the front, and then additionally support the engine while changing the mounts. Of course, your body desires to be in the exact place where the jack must sit.

The mechanic has a floor jack for the oil pan and he does both mounts in 30 minutes or less.

The procedure is very similar to the 123. There are fasteners that secure the mount and one bolt that secures the engine.

If you are young and ambitious, go for it. Make sure that the heads of the screws are clean and you have a good fit with the allen wrench before turning. If they have never been done, it would be in your best interest to soak the fasteners overnight with penetrating oil (Kroil or similar). If you break one, or round the head, you are in a world of hurt.
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