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Old Nov 22, 2002 | 08:04 PM
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Whats the easist way to change motor mounts on a L6? How should I jack the motor up?
 
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Old Nov 22, 2002 | 08:15 PM
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The absolute easiest way would be to use an engine hoist, but yo can use a jack. Place a piece of wood on the jack, and lift on the front pulley. Put just enough pressure on the jack to keep the piece of wood in place, and unbolt the large nuts holding the mount to the frame. Jack up until the mounts are just starting to lift clear of the frame, then undo the bolts holding the mounts to the engine. Reverse to install, and you are done!

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Old Nov 23, 2002 | 02:04 PM
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rent a hoist and lift the engine that way. the safest. DONT LIFE BY THE OIL PAN IF YOU USE A JACK!
 
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Old Nov 24, 2002 | 12:28 AM
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