OneFire

I'm going to remove the two 17mm bolts from the driver side engine mount. Just wondering if I should jack up the car or do anything to make it easier?

Doing this to install engine damper. I've never done this before. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Mikes2000civicsi

the easiest way i found was to relieve the pressure put on the mount by jackin up the engine. or another way you could do it could be to hoist the right side of the engine up, either way works, just my .02 cents. gl!

lastresort576

def jack the engine up or you could take a chance of pulling out threads.

OneFire

Dumb question, but a question just to be safe. How do I exactly jack up the engine?

Former User

Jack the engine up just slightly from the oil pan. Put a piece of wood between the pan and jack to avoid damaging the pan.

OneFire

This is what you guys mean right?

http://www.7thgenhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8854

Just found that, thought it might be useful for anyone else.

Thanks for the help guys!

thumper64

I've always been paranoid about jacking up the motor. If you can use a hoist, I would. Or get a good thick piece of wood to spread the load out better.

While you're at it, if you're about due for the timing belt, it wouldn't be a bad time to change it.

eg_21

use a piece of wood between the jack and the oil pan, lifted a bit unloose the 17mm bolts and the torque mount as well if you have one, once this is done lift up a bit more and take out the bolt going thu the motor mount then your done.

chewyv

im paraniod at jacking the car up period! always imagine getting killed by the monster you built...

lastresort576

That's why you gotta tame the bitch and make it do what you want...