LCALDERA98
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i been trying to find a video on how to replace the motor mounts but i cant find one does anyone have a good video or knows if i have to drop the front diff
thank you!!
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motor mounts 98 k1500
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LCALDERA98
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motor is all ready pulled out
Nad_Yvalhosert
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So the engine has been removed, huh?
Well, theres no video needed. Just look at the frame, where the mounts are... you should see 3 bolt heads. Find the appropriate size socket and, with a wrench of some kind (pneumatic is preferred) turn them counter clockwise.
You might need to put a 2nd wrench on the other side. This should be a level 1 maneuver for even a novice, especially since there's a ton of room inside the engine compartment.
Well, theres no video needed. Just look at the frame, where the mounts are... you should see 3 bolt heads. Find the appropriate size socket and, with a wrench of some kind (pneumatic is preferred) turn them counter clockwise.
You might need to put a 2nd wrench on the other side. This should be a level 1 maneuver for even a novice, especially since there's a ton of room inside the engine compartment.
The more-important thing is "where are you going to find a decent replacement engine mount".
The inexpensive Communist-sourced mounts have thin sheetmetal; and I don't trust their rubber compounding. They probably fit, but long-term use and collision protection are very questionable.
Energy Suspension and others sell Polyurethane inserts, but they're not made like the originals, they'd have never worked on my '88 K1500. I guess other folks have forced 'em into place, though.
There's been folks on this forum that tell me I bought the wrong Poly mount insert, but the part number I bought is what both Summit and Energy Suspension cataloged for my vehicle.
Good luck. I put my 300,000 mile mount right back in. I'm not happy about it, but it's better than rewarding manufacturers of junk or parts that just don't fit right.
The inexpensive Communist-sourced mounts have thin sheetmetal; and I don't trust their rubber compounding. They probably fit, but long-term use and collision protection are very questionable.
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Energy Suspension and others sell Polyurethane inserts, but they're not made like the originals, they'd have never worked on my '88 K1500. I guess other folks have forced 'em into place, though.
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There's been folks on this forum that tell me I bought the wrong Poly mount insert, but the part number I bought is what both Summit and Energy Suspension cataloged for my vehicle.
Good luck. I put my 300,000 mile mount right back in. I'm not happy about it, but it's better than rewarding manufacturers of junk or parts that just don't fit right.
Motor...engine...pretty much the same thing as far as automotive is concerned.
General Motors
Pontiac Motor Division
Ford Motor Company
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Economic engines driving the GNP
Plenty of heavy gauge rubber mounts on ebay, I have a set in waiting.
And if anyone is interested and need another:
Engine Mount Front-Left/Right Carquest 2637 | eBay
Part Group: 2637, 2637. The Engine mount is to support the engine and dampen vibration. Each mount is specifically engineered and designed to OEM standards. Clamshell Design. For Years: 1988-2000.
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Premium Motor PM2637 Front Left / Front Right Engine Mount Fits: Cadillac Escala | eBay
Premium Motor PM2637 Front Left / Front Right Engine Mount Fits: Cadillac Escala. Condition is "New". Shipped with USPS Parcel Select Ground.
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evilunclegrimace
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It is a fair question as the passenger side mount is right above the differential support and it is a ***** to get a wrench on the nuts with the diff mount in place. The drivers side has the large part of the diff housing to contend with and if you have large hands it can be challenging to get access to the nuts on that side.
Just out of curoisity do YOU know where the mounts are on a K truck?
In response to the OP it can be done if you have the right tools and some patience and determination. If you don't have ascess to a wide selection of wrenches that include extra short and double offset it is easier to drop the diff. YMMD
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