Subject: Yes Engine Mounts Changed Too Author: jrbobdobbs : member since August, 2009 : 60 posts Posted on: 2009-11-13 11:38:54

I got them changed too. The drivers side was completely separated. The passenger side looked good but broke loose when I was raising the drivers side of the engine. Changing passenger side was easy. Changing drivers side seemed impossible at first, until I discovered technique for getting socket on invisible top nut.

Socket attached to universal joint attached to 10" extension. Feed upward from underneath in front of PS lines. Put right hand behind engine mount and wrap fingers around to touch nut/stud. With left hand, take a long screwdriver, and raise the already inserted socket combo up and over and behind the PS lines, and let it drop down to your waiting fingers. A small amount of fiddling will get socket to seat on nut. Then from above, I attached a 1/2" drive swivel-headed long handle ratchet onto the extension that is peeking up. I was able to repeatably do this first-attempt without any cussing.

Leave both mounts loose while re-installing or you may tear them apart. When jacking up engine, you will have to go high enough that the fan hits the shroud. Stop at this point and flex(pull) the blades clear of the shroud, then jack it up about 1/4" further. I did not have to take anything loose from the engine to raise it, there was enough flexibility in all hoses wires and cables. But go slowly and look after each pump of the jack to be sure.

Hope this helps.

740i e32 mfg. 04/1994

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  • Re: Tranny Mount Removal - joecer 2009-11-03 17:12:46 (85 views)
    • Re: Tranny Mount Removal - jrbobdobbs 2009-11-03 20:50:33 (73 views)
      • SUCCESS - jrbobdobbs 2009-11-04 18:08:10 (99 views)
        • Re: SUCCESS - beachman 2009-11-05 23:58:23 (68 views)
          • Yes Engine Mounts Changed Too - jrbobdobbs 2009-11-13 11:38:54 (68 views)
            • Might also need to remove a couple screws from A/C pipes - Patrick C 88 750 160K 2009-11-13 22:09:52 (36 views)
            • More info - jrbobdobbs 2009-11-13 11:44:17 (41 views)
              • Re: info - joecer 2009-11-13 13:09:51 (34 views)
                • Driving it tomorrow for first time - jrbobdobbs 2009-11-13 20:35:06 (44 views)
                  • Still rumbles around 50mph... - jrbobdobbs 2009-11-15 01:12:03 (42 views)
                    • Re: Still rumbles - joecer 2009-11-15 07:14:53 (36 views)
                      • Re: Still rumbles - jrbobdobbs 2009-11-16 00:43:13 (49 views)
                        • Re: Still - joecer 2009-11-16 06:24:19 (39 views)
                          • Re: Still - jrbobdobbs 2009-11-16 15:31:41 (41 views)
                            • Last time I had engine running on 4 jack stands - Patrick C 88 750 160K 2009-11-16 21:09:19 (45 views)
                            • Re: Still - joecer 2009-11-16 17:20:40 (44 views)
                              • wise man once told me the best place for the tires u take off is UNDER the car. - rv8flyboy 2009-11-17 09:37:13 (36 views)
                              • ..even less fun getting hurt under one! - jrbobdobbs 2009-11-16 20:52:01 (41 views)
          • Re: SUCCESS - maun 2009-11-12 23:25:50 (76 views)
        • Congradulations - joecer 2009-11-04 21:14:22 (63 views)