General engine questions/issues that aren't specific to the other categories
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By VegasCivic
#54538 Simple install with enough muscle, time andPBblaster or any other similar agent. :wink:

Dont have sh1tty tools. You will most likely snap half your gear if you do.We had a deep crafstman socket making odd sounds trying to get the top left motor mount nuts off and a 1/2 extension get sheared :roll:

You will most likely need a breaker bar of some sort. We used a sway bar off a huge truck we found in a junk yard. The ratchet end fits perfect. :lol: We had to use everytime taking bolts/nuts off. Only had to use it putting the bottom left mount back.

Have a drift. Basically its a steel spike that is used to go through an opening into a whole thats a bit offset. say (0 ) and you needed the small hole to be center in the bigger hole. ( 0 ) stab the drift inside them and pry it over. A giant phillips will work too, but the drift is gradual and can be hammered in.
You will need this for both lower front mounts. It kinda looks like a hole a bolt goes in it, nope its a drift hole.... :lol: :lol: drift hole :lol:



YAY new parts. :)
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Look at the two smaller mounts. There is two holes. One is for a bolt, the other is for the drift/pry tool
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Spray PB on all the nut/bolts before you start. let them soak for a bit.

Dont forget to support the engine! yes the other mounts will hold, but still. Dont be dumb :P

This one was a pain. I didnt have the correct deep socket( You will need one)..glad my block is all gear heads :D . . Remove the two nuts and bolt passing through the mount. Then remove mount.
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Yummy. Not only was this pos cracked and dry.(Wet stuff is PB) The mount itself was twisted and deformed. :x
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Now its better. This was the easiest to put back in. It slides into place and lines up great! The white stuff is wax btw.
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As for the sides, they are tucked down, and more forwards. One on the left another on the right.

Left side
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Right side
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Here is the left side removed. You can see that there is a bolt on either side and another hole that lines up with your mounts. This is that drift thing I was talking about earlier.
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The almighty 4 foot breaker bar/wheel well smasher =] and the pops. He got to hold the ratchet 90 degrees while I heaved.
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Old VS New. :shock: Glad they are replaced :woot:
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The rear mount is a B1tch and a half to get to. So maybe when i have time and its rainy ill find the box its in...i guess ill put it on too. :lol: It was almost in perfect condition. wierd..I mean...you saw the other ones!!!

Here it is. Just like the large side, two nuts on top and a center bolt running through.

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If your thinking HEY! I still have one left..WRONG thats a trans mount :lol: and didnt come included with this kit, but here it is
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Yet again. another E-bay special :woot:
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By chrono404
#54543 Awesome Wright up, I love the Wire Looms, Looking Awaesome :thumb:
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By VegasCivic
#54545 Thanks, it took hours to loom and zip tie the bay.
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By CivicTypeR
#54559 Where did you get all that red cable tidy stuff from? :shock: i want i want.

Oh and nice write up :thumb:
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By ChicagoMike
#54573
SlipCivic wrote:Where did you get all that red cable tidy stuff from? :shock: i want i want.


Oh please dont do it!! Tuck your wires, dont make them stand out.
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By VegasCivic
#54603
ChicagoMike wrote:
SlipCivic wrote:Where did you get all that red cable tidy stuff from? :shock: i want i want.


Oh please dont do it!! Tuck your wires, dont make them stand out.


I make them stand out so they dont notice the engine is still a d15b7 :lol:
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By ChicagoMike
#54605
VegasCivic wrote:
ChicagoMike wrote:
SlipCivic wrote:Where did you get all that red cable tidy stuff from? :shock: i want i want.


Oh please dont do it!! Tuck your wires, dont make them stand out.


I make them stand out so they dont notice the engine is still a d15b7 :lol:


I lol'd!! :thumb:
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By VegasCivic
#54748 I did the wire looms before the car got garaged for two years. My style in what I like has def. changed but i still like it. I call it the lazy mans tuck :thumb: :lol:

Trying to find engine bay pictures before it got dirty again :roll:
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By kimosabe
#61923 nice writte up :thumb: