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Need help on installing engine mount inserts!

Old Jun 20, 2005 | 08:07 AM
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I have a 97 Hatchback with a B16 swap. I need help on installing the energy suspension engine mount inserts. Its for the bottom engine mounts and rear mount. I need a step by step guide on how to remove the engine mount on the rear, and the left & right bottom mounts. Dont need instruction on the left and right top mount, I have a protane engine mounts. Just need the bottom mounts step by step instruction. Thnx a lot!!
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 11:59 AM
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its easy, start one side at a time. for me i started on the passenger side, i place a jack right under the tranny to keep it level and unbolt the 19mm holdin the torque mount, then proceed to take off the mount and bracket, put insert in and bolt back up. samething for the driver side, i placed a block of wood then place it right underneath the oil pan to keep the motor even while taking out the driver side torque mount. again loosen the 19mm, holding the tq mount to the bracket, then go ahead and take off all bolts.

it was easier for me to take out the ac bracket because i dont have a compressor so it was much easier for me to take out the whole thing. if you still have ac, u might have to lower the engine a bit to have the tq mount clear the frame so u can slide it off and proceed to put the inserts in.

i only put my front two in so far, havent touch the rear yet but overall it feels really good, greatly reduce wheel hop and a more positive feel when accelerating. only thing is at idle the interior vibrations, but u will get used to it in no time.
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 07:33 AM
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thnx. a lot!
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