Replacing the engine mounts

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Replacing the engine mounts

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Hey guys can any one tell me how to change lower engine mounts and if its hard and what tools would i need.. I plan to do it my self i am just unsure how to go about it.
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jakey106 wrote:Hey guys can any one tell me how to change lower engine mounts and if its hard and what tools would i need.. I plan to do it my self i am just unsure how to go about it.
check diy mate bennoz did one awhile back fairly simple

http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... ic&t=15195
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sh*t thanx dude i didnt even see it in there :oops:
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question though do i need somthing to hold the engine up while i take the bottom mounts off?
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Nah, the top 2 mounts hold it in place ;)
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WHere did my post go???

Personally i would chuck a jack underneath the gearbox, just to take some of the weight
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