engine mount

[bigdaves406]

had a rattle on the car thought it was exhaust put no it was the top left engine mount
its the on on the left hand side and it looks like a link
just what to know if its easy to change
the blot looks so close to the timing belt cover
i got a doner car the same engine and the same year
im no mechanic so can i do it myself it dont look to bad to do but not shore
please help
big dave

[teamster1975]

It's a pretty easy job Dave, just make sure you've got a jack under the sump to take the weight when you unbolt the mount!

[mjb]

You didn't say what engine it is

Generally that mount isn't difficult to change. Chances are the bit that's shot is the pear-shaped bit of rubber that goes into the body. It's only about £25 from EuroCarParts or any other factor really. You MUST have a trolley jack and lump of wood though.

1. Put the wood on top of the trolley jack and raise it up to the bottom of the sump. Lift the sump about half an inch
2. Unbolt the mount bracket and remove
3. To remove the pear-shaped bit, you'll see 3 gaps in a circular bit. Get a big screwdriver in one of these (the blunter the better) and hammer it around anti-clockwise. It'll be stiff but after half a turn it should move
4. Screw the new mount in
5. Try to put the old mounting bracket back on. This will be tricky because everything's moved. You may need to hammer it on, fiddle with the jack height, heave the engine about or perform voodoo...
6. Lower the jack
7. Beer!

[teamster1975]

You may need to hammer it on, fiddle with the jack height, heave the engine about or perform voodoo...

Yes I did all of these, took one of my sons hotwheels and stabbed it with a needle in frustration!
Ok, I didn't have to resort to voodoo!

[bigdaves406]

thanks for that guys i will have a look today and let you know how i got on