Changing engine mounts with engine installed

1MeanA said

I jacked under the pan and got the mounts out and put the new mounts in with shims without any issues. Getting all the bolts back in was time consuming. I have one left behind the fuel pump that won't line up. I might end up taking the fuel pump off. The only other issues are tightening the nut inside the mount on the passenger side. I might need to bend up a 3/4" wrench or get one of those flexhead ratcheting wrenches but it seems there is never enough room to get those in. The engine doesn't appear to be level so I will have to deal with that once all the bolts are in. The drag link to pan clearance looks better but I haven't checked lock to lock yet.

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Yeah I had to take the fuel pump out and was able to get an all in and get it lined up but it took some doing! I made a bullet which was helpful too! Just got to make sure that the bolt on the other side is out or you may contact it and not get either of them out! I used a socket and extension to tighten and loosen bolts and nuts! I got the ratchet in place on the outside and was able to get stubby open-end combo wrench onto the inside and held that with one hand and turned the ratchet with the other! It was a pain but I was able to get it with no special tools! I also have my car on a lift so am able to sit under it and reach up even with my shoulder issues! You should be able to do the same sort of thing if it's on jack stands but may be more difficult! A helper would be optimal you on one wrench and helper on the other! Did you loosen up the tranny? Not level how, front to back or side to side? Mine is level and did not need shims!