I'm thinking I can put a support or jack under the engine, and change them out one at a time. Has anyone attempted this or found some other trick? I can't afford a lift at the moment but I'm itching to get my new mounts on ha ha!

Is there a certain order to go in that would make it easier?

Thanks!

 

Iv seen ppl use a jack with a 2x4 on it

im thinking of doing the same ****

 

That's what I had in mind, but is the oil pan going to support that weight?

 

i have used a 2x4, placed it underneath the pan and jacked it up slowly. worked for me without putting a dent. just make sure the jack isnt focused on one spot. try to distribute the weight.

 

maybe two jacks right next to each other and two 2x4s \\op were u live

 

2x4 layed flat and a jack works fine.

 

the oil pan will support it fine. had a motor drop about 7 inches off the ground straight on the pan. it had no dents

 

I have done it this way for many years and I have never dented an oil pan. Just make sure that the 2x4 is long enough to disperse the weight across the pan.

 

x2 - This is actually the procedure the Chilton's manual recommends... not that I put a lot of stock in the Chilton's manual.

 

I did it yesterday. Took out my mounts, let it sit overnight with a couple of pieces of plywood holding up the engine, had innovative press in new 75A bushings (lifetime warranty FTW) and popped them back it. It was cake.

 

wha im gonna have to do this asap when i get back my motors shaking like a hot *** in the club

 

I'm in Nashville TN.

Awesome! I'm glad everyone stands behind the "cheap" way of doing it. Goin to attempt it today.

 

Sorry, not meaning to continuously bump, but when changing them, is there a better order in which to swap them out? Thanks.

 

I absolutely HATE the front mount on the stock D motor.
The procedure includes removing the exhaust manifold to get at the bolt.
That's the one I would do first just to get it out of the way.

 

Whoops, sorry completely forgot to mention its a B18 under the hood...

 

lol so your not even running a front mount right

stock d mount in the front is a bitch i did it with clipsed help with out removing the header

 

How in the world did you get that long bolt out?!?!
Lucky you!

 

I do the rear first, then tranny, then driver's side.

Here's a shot of my new bushings. ;-P

 

Ha ha... yeah no front mount for me this time around.

 

idk it just worked man i thought it was gonna be a bitch but it worked hardest part was lining up the mount and bolt lol