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Re: 1994 Aero - Motor mount replacement difficulty Posted by Ari [Email]  (#2847) [Profile/Gallery]
(more from Ari) on Thu, 22 Apr 2004 05:31:36
In Reply to: 1994 Aero - Motor mount replacement difficulty, Diamond Dave, Wed, 21 Apr 2004 20:08:54 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Quasi's site did it for me.
Some additional tips-
When jacking the engine, do it slowly and take the time to get up and check clearances periodically. Don't get enthusiastic about moving the engine. You don't want to jack the AC compressor into the radiator.
The rear right engine mount can be tricky. I've always had a hard time getting the engine high enough to get the old one out and the new one in. Maybe just being timid on my part. I'm not sure about the '94, but on most years the bracket that connects the engine to the top of the mount is bolted to the engine. I find it easier to unbolt the bracket (engine well supported, of course), lift it off, and the old mount comes out easily.
Pulling the mounts means the fender inner liner is out, so the whole accesory side of the engine is exposed. That's why engine mounts take so long - all the 'other' stuff.
Now's the time to replace the serpentine belt if it's getting old (I'd do it for >2 years). With the belt off spin the pulleys to check bearings. Check the alternator bearings for play. If the voltage regulator (and therefore brushes) is original, replace it - it's a lot easier to get to with the liner out. Check the water pump for signs of leakage - wetness or dried coolant at the weep hole on the underside. Check for signs of oil leaking behind the main pulley - a sign the main seal and/or oil pump O-ring are going. Not a big task. Inspect the main pulley (AKA Harmonic Balancer) - is the rubber sandwich in good shape? If it shows cracking, then it's time to replace - again, easy to do with the car supported and fender inner liner out. And since the main seal and O-ring is right behind it....
Last time I did mounts, I replace the alternator, serpentine belt, idler pulley, main seal, and O-ring. These were necessary, not 'just because it was easy.' But now's the time.
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