changing broken engine mount
 

I need to replace the drivers side engine mount on an 87 t2. does it require the removal of radiator hoses? removal of the hood? how high up does the engine need to go to get er done?

any hints tricks or tips would be appreciated guys

thanks

nope, nope...

either raise it up a tad with a cherry picker, or use a jack.

All you need to do is raise the engine an inch or so with a jack under the transmission.

Why would you need to remove the hoses? They are on the passenger side...

There are replacement instructions for the engine mounts in both the Haynes and Factory Service manuals.

exactly what i did..to change mine

Piece of cake. Put a wood 2X4 on top of the jack. Raise the tranny about an inch and replace the mount.

no dis-respect..but when i see some-one with alot of post like JONO20 i would usually ask them tech questions..i dunno, i would just think with all them post that you would know little stuff like mounts..i dunno dont mind me..later man

sorry. ive never replaced and engine mount with the motor in the car. I have a lot of posts because I ask a lot of questions. I like to know what im doing before I start into it. Id rather take the time to do it right than jump into it and put myself in danger driving an unsafe car.

thanks for the help guys

Exactly, just because you know alot about one thing doesn't make you an expert at everything. I could answer a couple hundred questions on autobody, but I'll have a dozen of my own when it comes to rebuilding the engine.