Motormounts

[stevenc8337]

Hey guys, just looking for some opinions on Motormounts. I've had a very hard time to get the OE style mounts to line up on my Malibu wagon. Got them in after a fight lol. Couple years later they need replacing, trying to do the same again but now I just can't get the motor to line up. I was wondering how would solid mounts work and feel? Has anyone else experienced this problem with a G body?
Thanks guys.

 

[lilbowtie]

Can you explain the "engine not lining up" Are you trying to install with the transmission already in?

 

[ssn696]

Did you match the holes for the previous set? One mount hole/corner hangs over the edge of the crossmember for a Chevy V8.
If you are dropping the motor in and it's soooo close, but not dropping in to the ears on the mounts, reach in with a long prybar and lever the rubber part contains the bolting sleeve upwards and outwards. I've had this we're the weight of the motor was pushing them down and together.

 

[Gwarren79]

It also helps to have the bolts to the motor mount snug, but not fully tightened down. Allows the mount to "wiggle" a little.
Do this for motor and transmission mounts and it will go so much better for you.

 

[stevenc8337]

Did you match the holes for the previous set? One mount hole/corner hangs over the edge of the crossmember for a Chevy V8.
If you are dropping the motor in and it's soooo close, but not dropping in to the ears on the mounts, reach in with a long prybar and lever the rubber part contains the bolting sleeve upwards and outwards. I've had this we're the weight of the motor was pushing them down and together.

I lined them up correctly, I did everything with the pry bar. Worked last time I did it but not this time. I'm going to mess with it again in

 

[stevenc8337]

It also helps to have the bolts to the motor mount snug, but not fully tightened down. Allows the mount to "wiggle" a little.
Do this for motor and transmission mounts and it will go so much better for you.

Interesting. I might have to try that.

 

[TURNA]

 

[Wageslave]

If you go with solid motor mounts, remember to get a solid transmission mount too. if you don't, you will probably break a transmission case or tailshaft housing when it is put under hard load.

 

[Streetbu]

Hey Turna, why do you cut that ear off the mount?

 

[lilbowtie]

If you go with solid motor mounts, remember to get a solid transmission mount too. if you don't, you will probably break a transmission case or tailshaft housing when it is put under hard load.

Controversy both ways on this one - unless your caged I wouldn't suggest a solid trans mount.