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Drivetrain lower motor mount alignment problems

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Old 04-01-2012, 04:31 PM
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lower motor mount alignment problems

Just put in a 15% alta pulley - pain in the ars. Having a problem getting the lower motoer mount to align back up - any suggestions? All other mounts are aligned with bots loose.
 
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Old 04-02-2012, 05:23 AM
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Did you remove both bolts or just the one that sits horizontally?

I actually replaced my lower motor mount while the engine was jacked up. When I brought it back down it lined up pretty much on its own. But, what you could do is remove the bracket that attaches the mount to the oil pan. It's held in by 4 bolts...

 
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Just push the engine back with your hand. It only has to go about 1/8th of an inch. The up down can wiggle with the bushing.
 
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Thaks for the suggestions. It took a lottle more force than just pushing with my hand but I managed to wrestle it back in. All is good and WOW - 15% Alta pulley made a HUGE difference in pickup (I like the whine too)!
 
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