sparkem
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Loc: Ponchatoula, LA
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So who has done it. Both of mine are completely dead. Basically the engine is held in by the transmission just laying on top of the rubber motor mounts. I guess it would be very easy with a lift, I dont have one. So, can you do it without a lift?
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Edited by sparkem (09/04/06 04:56 PM)
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LRJ4x4
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You could remove your skids and use 3/4 plywood and a bottle jack on the pan. It's not safe 
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pcc
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Loc: South East U.S.A.
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I'd like to know as well for my 92 3.0. It has exhaust shields and motor mount shields but I can't even see if mine are cracked, as has been stated as a common problem on the Montero. Is it possible to pull the mount shields to look? There is one accessable nut/bolt, it seems, holding the mount shields. Maybe jacking at the crank pulley? Not sure if that risks damage.
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lordtrunks
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Loc: Apache Jct, Arizona,USA
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Floor jack works fine its how i changed mine out i put a board to spread the weight over the pan and all went well.
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off-roader
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Loc: Bay Area, CA
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You could remove your skids and use 3/4 plywood and a bottle jack on the pan. It's not safe
Would a short section of 2x8 work better since it would have less "potential" to flex/bend than a sheet of plywood?
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pcc
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I'm not sure, maybe some flex would be better. The 2x8 is flat, the pan may not be, so the actual contact of the 2x8 may be on a smaller area than a flexed 3/4 ply??? Ok, so what about my idea to use the crank pulley as a jacking point?
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sparkem
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Loc: Ponchatoula, LA
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I dont have the heat shields on the exaust or mounts. They were not there when I bought the truck.
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FrankR
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Quote:
Ok, so what about my idea to use the crank pulley as a jacking point?
I wouldn't try that - danger of slipping as well as damage.
If you have the material to make one, an A-frame and hoist would be best.... as mentioned, careful jacking on a 2x8 across the pan should work... some of the weight will be supported on the rear mount.
Frank
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OTEP
Body Damage is Cool
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Loc: Quezon City, Philippines
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Engine lifts are not that common here.
Jack and plywood are industry standard tools for changing engine mounts. Not exactly the best way, but it works (most of the time).
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Mad_Scientist
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Hmm, you're all making we want to go home and check mine! When do you experience vibration with a cracked motor mount (idle, driving, all the time)? I'm only asking because I noticed a slightly rough idle (just a little) yesterday. I thought my injectors might be dirty and so I put some of that Lucas injector cleaner in this morning, we'll see...
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