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Do the motor mounts first, then the tranny mount. 200

posted by  B.C. on  Thu Oct 3 09:23 CST 2002
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The motor mounts are allowed to move a little rearward, thus accelerating their failure, because the tranny mount has become weak. After all, it's back there with ATF, motor oil, road stuff, water, grit and who knows what-all.

So, get the new motor mounts in, and then replace the tranny mount. Both are greasy jobs, have plenty vinyl gloves, GoJo, paper towels, etc. Protect the driveway surface with old newspapers so the lumps of grease/dirt that fall off will be easily removed and won't stain the driveway surface. Or whatever surface you are working on.

Motor mounts go easier for me if I remove the entire unit, block piece, mount, and chassis piece, rather than trying to get just the mount out. Install assembled, but bolted very lightly. Once the block and chassis parts are lightly bolted, then tighten the mount bolts, block bolts, lower the engine and tighten chassis bolts.

Good Luck,

Bob

:>)





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