Notices
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

Broken Motor Mount Bracket Help!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-05-2009, 04:13 PM
  #1  
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
 
ctr status's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Icon3 Broken Motor Mount Bracket Help!

So I went to check my oil the other day and noticed this. My passenger side motor mount bracket snapped! Now my motor is leaning like crazy on the passenger side, I sure hope it didn't damage anything else!

Anyways, I'm ordering a new bracket and I was wondering what the best way would be to lift the motor back up into place so I could put the new bracket in. Is it safe to place a jack underneath my tranny? And if so, where would be the best spot to place the jack? I also have a small block of wood, should I place it on top of the jack and then jack it up?









All input appreciated, thanks!

Jacob
Old 01-06-2009, 03:24 AM
  #2  
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
 
ctr status's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Broken Motor Mount Bracket Help!

anybody?
Old 01-06-2009, 03:29 AM
  #3  
O.G. triple O.G.
 
NVturbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: south of Charlotte
Posts: 6,095
Received 221 Likes on 198 Posts
Default Re: Broken Motor Mount Bracket Help!

You can either put a jack under the tranny and jack it up or lift it up with an engine hoist. Since you don't seem to have the transmission stabilizer mounts, use those holes for your lifting point.
Old 01-06-2009, 03:50 AM
  #4  
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
 
ctr status's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Broken Motor Mount Bracket Help!

Thanks, I was thinking about buying an engine hoist, but Id rather just use my jack if its possible without damaging the tranny case.
Old 01-06-2009, 11:42 AM
  #5  
O.G. triple O.G.
 
NVturbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: south of Charlotte
Posts: 6,095
Received 221 Likes on 198 Posts
Default Re: Broken Motor Mount Bracket Help!

Jacking up the tranny will not damage anything. I have done that countless times with no issues.
Old 01-06-2009, 12:04 PM
  #6  
Honda-Tech Member
 
biggdogg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: murfreesboro, tn, usa
Posts: 1,768
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Broken Motor Mount Bracket Help!

your also missing a bolt on your tranny mount on the inside
Old 01-06-2009, 12:36 PM
  #7  
Honda-Tech Member
 
-=ZAK=-'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: hartselle, alabama, united states
Posts: 243
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Broken Motor Mount Bracket Help!

Originally Posted by biggdogg
your also missing a bolt on your tranny mount on the inside
i would hope he is well aware if this issue ^.^
Old 01-06-2009, 04:22 PM
  #8  
Honda-Tech Member
 
Stock90Civic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Sacramento, CA, USA
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Broken Motor Mount Bracket Help!

Just use the block on top of the jack to jack up the tranny it wont hurt a thing.
Old 01-06-2009, 04:27 PM
  #9  
Honda-Tech Member
 
srmofo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,590
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Re: Broken Motor Mount Bracket Help!

Originally Posted by biggdogg
your also missing a bolt on your tranny mount on the inside
thats a good possible cause for the mount breaking where it did....install a new bolt while you are replacing the mount
Old 01-07-2009, 08:23 AM
  #10  
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
 
ctr status's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Broken Motor Mount Bracket Help!

Thanks guys. Yes, I'm aware of the missing bolt. I ordered a new bracket and bolt that should be coming in today.
Old 01-07-2009, 02:41 PM
  #11  
O.G. triple O.G.
 
NVturbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: south of Charlotte
Posts: 6,095
Received 221 Likes on 198 Posts
Default Re: Broken Motor Mount Bracket Help!

Originally Posted by srmofo
thats a good possible cause for the mount breaking where it did....install a new bolt while you are replacing the mount
X2 I believe the missing bolt is the culprit for the damaged motor mount. Good thing it's not at the timing belt side.
Old 01-07-2009, 03:50 PM
  #12  
Honda-Tech Member
Thread Starter
 
ctr status's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 290
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Broken Motor Mount Bracket Help!

Originally Posted by NVturbo
X2 I believe the missing bolt is the culprit for the damaged motor mount. Good thing it's not at the timing belt side.
Very well likely. I'm curious as to how it backed out. Do you think that I should put the passenger side torque mount back in? I was told before that they are unnecessary with aftermarket motor mounts, but I'd rather be safe than have this happen again.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
kid_02131
Honda CRX / EF Civic (1988 - 1991)
4
02-01-2012 10:20 AM
AzntstyleZ
Acura Integra
4
01-23-2005 08:37 PM
ECKOTYPER
Drag Racing
2
12-15-2003 02:25 PM



Quick Reply: Broken Motor Mount Bracket Help!



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:46 PM.