In regards to replacing the front motor mount... Must the bracket be taken off the motor? If the top nut is removed on the front engine mount, and the engine is supported by a jack slightly raised so that it is off the front motor mount stud, will the motor mount come off the chassis by removal of the bolt from under the frame? Can it then be slide out of position, replaced and the engine set back down?
-Greg -------------- Original message -------------- > If you rock the car with it in gear you can see the engine move. Letting out > the clutch with the hood up, you can also see the engine move. > It is something you can do. The hardest part is usually lining up the bolt > holes on the bracket and the starter motor. > The mounts are not cheap. > John > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Greg Bensinger" > To: > Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 10:24 PM > Subject: [a2-16v-list] bad engine mount? > > > Hey all, > > 91 Jetta GLI > > Mechanic says I have a bad front engine mount? How best to know? > > Is this something to tackle in the home garage? What is the precedure? > > Do most people just replace with stock? Or something aftermarket? I will > likely only be replacing the front. > > Thanks, > Greg > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > For list archives, see listinfo link above. >
