Changing motor mounts. DONE! Options

[LeNoah]

Hey gang,

Lookin' for a "how-to", tutorial or just some veterans advice on installing new motor mounts on my '74 2.0.

It appears to be fairly straight forward but never having done it before I know there are always "catches" and thing s to look for. Any advice before I get into this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
LN

[Brando]

I've had to do a few and the quickest way is with the engine in the car.

1) Get the rear of the car up at least 2 feet and WELL supported (assuming you don't have a lift.

2) Remove the cone set-screw near the firewall coupler and near the gear-selector side of the transmission from the shift linkage rod.

3) With support UNDER THE ENGINE, remove the nuts that hold the engine cross member to the engine mounts on the bottom, and also undo the nuts and bolts that hold the cross member to the supports on the outboard sides of the engine bay (chassis).

4) Remove the shift linkage bar and engine cross member bar. Make sure the engine is still WELL SUPPORTED before doing this.

5) With the smallest box-end wrench or ratcheting box-end wrench, undo the top nuts that hold the engine mounts to the brackets on the engine. You may have to go from the side, turn 1/8th of a turn, flip the wrench, and continue. BE PATIENT. As you loosen the nut on top, be sure to keep a bit of pressure on the bottom of the mount. This prevents the mount from turning as you try to loosen the nut on top.

6) When you have both mounts removed, spray some carb cleaner in the area and wipe it with a rag. Don't look up!

7) Installation is opposite of removal. Be patient, and don't forget to put a tiny bit of anti-seize on the threads of the new engine mount.