how easy is it to replace engine mounts?

  1. Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2006 essex Posts: 408 95, 106 1.1, 96, saxo 1.4 sx 51, saxo vtr :D
    #1
    hi, ive recently been servicing my car and found some free play in the right hand engine mount, id like to attempt this myself but how easy is it, i have a haynes manual, but am fairly new to technical side of things so any help would be appreciated, im also goin to replace the other engine mount while im at it. thanks.
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS
    #2
    I'm doing my gearbox mount soon which is below the battery tray and that one looks simple enough, the others may be harder though..
  3. Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2006 essex Posts: 408 95, 106 1.1, 96, saxo 1.4 sx 51, saxo vtr :D
    #3
    yeah thats the one i need to do i fink cus my gears dont go in too well anymore, it does look simple enuff in the haynes manual though just undo the bolt by the looks of it, but i just dnt want any nasty surprises like it hasnt got to be aligned properly or nuthin n i dnt want nothing falling out lol!
  4. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr
    #4
    need to remove battery and battery tray

    then get a jack and a block of wood under gearbox to stop it from dropping

    then undo i think there 2 13mm and a 17mm could and thats it
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS
    #5
    lol, yeah the one below the battery looks quite simple, seems like the bolt needs removing then replace the mount and put the bolt back in, job done..

    All easier said than done though i expect!
  6. Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2006 essex Posts: 408 95, 106 1.1, 96, saxo 1.4 sx 51, saxo vtr :D
    #6
    yeah cheers, i fthink ill have a go then.
  7. Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Costa del Wales Posts: 12393 Spam Wagon
    #7
    Engine mounts are easy to do buddy,Ull be fine