I have pulled one engine from a parts car, and I have it sitting in the "new" car But I can not seem to get both of the motor mounts to line up. I get the bolt in one, from underneath, and then I am about 1/2 of a hole off on the other side. I can not get it to move that last little bit.
The bolt I have in is not tight yet, just in there most of the way.
This is a 85 to a 83 transplant.

Any ideas on what to try next?
Thanks..

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83 300SD Dark Silver Dark brown inside

Loosen the bolt that is installed to a point just before it drops out. Then raise the engine slightly and try to install the second bolt. Unless the engine is raised at the absolute centre, which is next to impossible, one side will always settle differently from the other. If the bolt hole is off centre front to rear, the engine can pryed back or foreward just enough to line up the hole as well.

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Don't Chrome them; polish them

I will try that. Thanks, It is side to side.

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83 300SD Dark Silver Dark brown inside

I was helping JIMMYJO a couple summers back replace his Motor Mounts on his old 79 300CD. (Haven`t seen him for a long while)

We got one side in ok, but the right side wouldn`t line up, about 1/2 a hole off or so.

Tried prying it over, loosen the other mount. finally told him to take a run down the hill and back. I live on a windy mountain county road. when he got back, it was all lined up, and bolt went right in. Worked for us

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Use the jack to take most of the weight off the mount, then give the engine a good shove in the appropriate direction from above. A three foot prybar comes in handy, every once-in-a-while, too. These old beasts like it kind of rough....

Jay.

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On the road, currently:
'83 300D (German spec.) 168k mi. - - Wolfgang (tucked snugly away for the winter!)
'87 300D 375k mi. - finally went over to "The Dark Side"
'87 300TD 225k mi.
Cannondale 66cm CAAD5 w/Campy/Jamis Aurora
Hujsak Custom Fixie/Landshark Track Shark Custom/Ahearne Custom 29'er