Hi, I removed the lower engine mount from the car while in place by cutting the old one out while it's up on blocks. That's a hassle, but done successfully.
However, I cannot get the new mount bushing into place.
I do not have a bush pull/push kit so am doing this with whatever's at hand (as seen on the internet). Bolts to pull it through and hammer to encourage it.
I can't get it to go in straight, it keeps going out of alignment.
Can anyone give some tips to ease this process?
- I've cleaned up the bearing cavity (sand paper wheel on drill flexi)
- Also did the same to the new bush/bearing because it was very oxidised.
- Can I use lubricant? I tried a bit of isoprop, because it will evaporate, but I thought oil would be a bad idea.
- I noticed the new mount is now very slightly out of round (about 0.5mm). Probably due to it not going in straight.
If I can't get it in I might resort to using the Powerflex mount, but that's over $100 and apparently a bit stiff. The OEM (copy?) one was $40.
Bob
However, I cannot get the new mount bushing into place.
I do not have a bush pull/push kit so am doing this with whatever's at hand (as seen on the internet). Bolts to pull it through and hammer to encourage it.
I can't get it to go in straight, it keeps going out of alignment.
Can anyone give some tips to ease this process?
- I've cleaned up the bearing cavity (sand paper wheel on drill flexi)
- Also did the same to the new bush/bearing because it was very oxidised.
- Can I use lubricant? I tried a bit of isoprop, because it will evaporate, but I thought oil would be a bad idea.
- I noticed the new mount is now very slightly out of round (about 0.5mm). Probably due to it not going in straight.
If I can't get it in I might resort to using the Powerflex mount, but that's over $100 and apparently a bit stiff. The OEM (copy?) one was $40.
Bob