Engine Mount Replacment - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

eastwoodisme · 05-12-2013, 02:17 AM

Has anyone ever done it? If so, any tips?

doomsdayjesus081 · 05-12-2013, 09:14 AM

Put the car on jackstands. Remove the front wheels. Place a jack with a foot long 2x4 or similar on top of it centered across the oil pan. Break loose and remove both the top nut into the pedestal and the bottom nut into the frame. Jack up slowly on the engine, you will get about 3-4" before transmission contacts the tunnel, stop here. Loosen and remove pedestal bolts. Slide pedestal up the block, off the motor mount. Remove motor mount from car. Slide new one in place top of mount in the pedestal and the bottom into the hole in the frame. Ensure the mount is centered and located properly( Prothane mounts had a dowel pin) and tighten down the bolts.

I think it took me a few hours, the only thing I required a second set of hands for was torqueing the top bolts on the motor mounts. Also if you have headers you will have to loosen the driver side header and roll it away from the block to get access to the pedestal bolts.

eastwoodisme · 05-12-2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by doomsdayjesus081

Put the car on jackstands. Remove the front wheels. Place a jack with a foot long 2x4 or similar on top of it centered across the oil pan. Break loose and remove both the top nut into the pedestal and the bottom nut into the frame. Jack up slowly on the engine, you will get about 3-4" before transmission contacts the tunnel, stop here. Loosen and remove pedestal bolts. Slide pedestal up the block, off the motor mount. Remove motor mount from car. Slide new one in place top of mount in the pedestal and the bottom into the hole in the frame. Ensure the mount is centered and located properly( Prothane mounts had a dowel pin) and tighten down the bolts.

I think it took me a few hours, the only thing I required a second set of hands for was torqueing the top bolts on the motor mounts. Also if you have headers you will have to loosen the driver side header and roll it away from the block to get access to the pedestal bolts.

Wow thanks! Did you replace yours because they broke, became loose or what?

The Stig · 05-12-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwoodisme

Wow thanks! Did you replace yours because they broke, became loose or what?

Probably just wanted aftermarket ones.

blake-b · 05-12-2013, 09:50 AM

I have 2" headers and I didn't have to take them off to install the engine mounts (Pfadt). I used a couple of really long extensions along with a swivel to get to the top nuts. It is tight but can be done.

I just wanted the aftermarket ones is why I changed mine out.

doomsdayjesus081 · 05-12-2013, 02:35 PM

I installed prothane mounts to tighten up some of the back and forth motion. As far as the headers it all depends on the bend of the headers. I have ARH 1 7/8" and there was absolutely no clearance, not even for a short socket let alone a swivel.

RaiderSS · 05-13-2013, 10:56 PM

Prothane mounts, just to eliminate block movement under load...

eastwoodisme · 05-15-2013, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by RaiderSS

Prothane mounts, just to eliminate block movement under load...

This is why I am wanting to replace them. ***Granny shifting to show the return when engine load is relieved*** lol

http://youtu.be/R-9vHPempKA

05-12-2013, 02:17 AM	#1
eastwoodisme Drives: 2010 LS3 CGM 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pearland Posts: 191	Engine Mount Replacment Has anyone ever done it? If so, any tips?

05-12-2013, 09:14 AM	#2
doomsdayjesus081 Drives: VR 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New York Posts: 132	Put the car on jackstands. Remove the front wheels. Place a jack with a foot long 2x4 or similar on top of it centered across the oil pan. Break loose and remove both the top nut into the pedestal and the bottom nut into the frame. Jack up slowly on the engine, you will get about 3-4" before transmission contacts the tunnel, stop here. Loosen and remove pedestal bolts. Slide pedestal up the block, off the motor mount. Remove motor mount from car. Slide new one in place top of mount in the pedestal and the bottom into the hole in the frame. Ensure the mount is centered and located properly( Prothane mounts had a dowel pin) and tighten down the bolts. I think it took me a few hours, the only thing I required a second set of hands for was torqueing the top bolts on the motor mounts. Also if you have headers you will have to loosen the driver side header and roll it away from the block to get access to the pedestal bolts. __________________

05-12-2013, 02:35 PM	#6
doomsdayjesus081 Drives: VR 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New York Posts: 132	I installed prothane mounts to tighten up some of the back and forth motion. As far as the headers it all depends on the bend of the headers. I have ARH 1 7/8" and there was absolutely no clearance, not even for a short socket let alone a swivel. __________________

05-13-2013, 10:56 PM	#7
RaiderSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2 DeadBLK Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 481	Prothane mounts, just to eliminate block movement under load... __________________ RaiderSS - COTW 6/6/11 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1312764428

05-12-2013, 09:50 AM	#5
blake-b Drives: 2009 ZR1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,205	I have 2" headers and I didn't have to take them off to install the engine mounts (Pfadt). I used a couple of really long extensions along with a swivel to get to the top nuts. It is tight but can be done. I just wanted the aftermarket ones is why I changed mine out.