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Old 27-07-2010, 07:48 AM
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Default engine mount..best way to change front one?

As above any help..?
Old 27-07-2010, 08:11 PM
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there isn't a front engine mount it's behind the block
Old 27-07-2010, 08:17 PM
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there is one at the side of the starter on a beam from back to the front
Old 27-07-2010, 08:20 PM
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you mean gearbox mount?
undo nut
jack gearbox
up swap mount
lower box
replace nut

or jack box up slightly remove frony and rear mount nuts remove 4 cradle bolts and swap mount!
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how many mounts are there then and where are they?
Old 27-07-2010, 08:27 PM
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the one behind the block and the gearbox mount
Old 27-07-2010, 08:32 PM
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only two i thort there was three?
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there's one front and rear of box
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ok thanks lads
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