in the middle of putting in my Z6 in the EF hatch and in the process of dropping the motor in it seems that i have bent the passenger side of the rear engine mount... there is no way that i can fit the original bolt through there anymore so i was wondering if i could just put a smaller bolt in its place and screw on a nut on the other side... that way i have something there that will still stop it from moving somewhat... would this be ok? all the other mounts line up perfectly and everything... thanks for the help
-Josh

 

Either beat the mount straight with a hammer [less desirable] or buy a new mount. Are you talking about the mount bracket for the back of the engine?

A bolt with a smaller diameter than required will allow the engine to rock, eventually destroying the mount, and possibly breaking an axle or transmission internals [these are rare worst case scenarios, but don't rule them impossible].

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DaX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Either beat the mount straight with a hammer [less desirable] or buy a new mount. Are you talking about the mount bracket for the back of the engine?

A bolt with a smaller diameter than required will allow the engine to rock, eventually destroying the mount, and possibly breaking an axle or transmission internals [these are rare worst case scenarios, but don't rule them impossible].</TD></TR></TABLE>

I agree fully, just go buy a new mount. It will save you money in the long run.