Complete Powerflex Motor Mount Bushing Set!
Ok, the install. I knew I forgot to mention something.
I was not present for the install of the cam gear side mount, but Luis and Angel both informed me that it was "deffinetly a two person job" as they put it. Apparently there was no need to hoist nor lower the engine to get the mount out, but once out, the passenger side of the motor drops down some, so it must be lifted to get the mount back in. They used a floor jack to lift the motor back into position, but the lower cross member was never removed, so the movement of the motor was minimal.
For the transmission side mount, I helped Luis do it, and we had to drop the lower cross member to allow the engine to drop enough to get the OEM mount out. Obviously, the battery and battery tray were removed as well, but nothing else is needed to be removed to get access to the tranny side mount. Once the new bushing was in the mount and bolted back to the tranny, we used a floor jack to lift the motor back up into place to tighten everything down and then secure the lower cross member.
The rear bushing was a totally different story, which I'll go in depth about tomorrow!
For removing the OEM bushings from the mounts, obviously a press is the preferred method, but since many people will not have access to a press, a screw driver and a hammer can be used to remove the OEM bushing from it's respective mount. The screw driver can be wedged between the OEM mount and the metal ring around the bushing to deflect the ring inwards and the bushing should just slide right out.
We've used this method numerous times now with no problems whatsoever, but again, a press is the preferred method if you have access to one.
I was not present for the install of the cam gear side mount, but Luis and Angel both informed me that it was "deffinetly a two person job" as they put it. Apparently there was no need to hoist nor lower the engine to get the mount out, but once out, the passenger side of the motor drops down some, so it must be lifted to get the mount back in. They used a floor jack to lift the motor back into position, but the lower cross member was never removed, so the movement of the motor was minimal.
For the transmission side mount, I helped Luis do it, and we had to drop the lower cross member to allow the engine to drop enough to get the OEM mount out. Obviously, the battery and battery tray were removed as well, but nothing else is needed to be removed to get access to the tranny side mount. Once the new bushing was in the mount and bolted back to the tranny, we used a floor jack to lift the motor back up into place to tighten everything down and then secure the lower cross member.
The rear bushing was a totally different story, which I'll go in depth about tomorrow!
For removing the OEM bushings from the mounts, obviously a press is the preferred method, but since many people will not have access to a press, a screw driver and a hammer can be used to remove the OEM bushing from it's respective mount. The screw driver can be wedged between the OEM mount and the metal ring around the bushing to deflect the ring inwards and the bushing should just slide right out.
We've used this method numerous times now with no problems whatsoever, but again, a press is the preferred method if you have access to one.
Last edited by Mike@Forge; Feb 9, 2006 at 04:56 PM.
Originally Posted by taenaive
interesting... need more reviews
I gotta say after installing the Ralliart mounts (all by myself) this will be your order of difficulty:
Easiest to Hardest
1) Cam Gear Engine Mount (I don't see why 2 people are necessary here)
2) Front Engine Mount
3) Side Tranny Mount (requires dropping the tranny pretty far to remove mount from top of tranny)
4) Rear Mount (it sure is back there!, access even sucks with the TC/Tranny out too)
Installation of the Powerflex mounts into the engine mounts should be very easy since they are a 2 pc Poly design. My guess is that a vise (at worst) will be necessary.
Easiest to Hardest
1) Cam Gear Engine Mount (I don't see why 2 people are necessary here)
2) Front Engine Mount
3) Side Tranny Mount (requires dropping the tranny pretty far to remove mount from top of tranny)
4) Rear Mount (it sure is back there!, access even sucks with the TC/Tranny out too)
Installation of the Powerflex mounts into the engine mounts should be very easy since they are a 2 pc Poly design. My guess is that a vise (at worst) will be necessary.
The front is the fastest is how i see it then tranny side then Cam side then the back. i can do the front if there is no undertray to deal with in about 15min. I did 5.Slow's in 15min.
Originally Posted by Anarchy99
I can tell you there is non! less than before the three mounts, i don't know why and how but all the Vibrations gone.
I have no experience with the other mounts yet but the front mount is really simple and easy. I think anyone with tools can accomplish this.
Luis probably has the most experience with them "in the car". He states less vibration than just with the front alone. I will probably sit in his car today to see the difference for myself.
Ya know, the rear mount isn't all that bad. If you remove the battery, tray, strut bar and IC piping at the throttle body you can get access. Access to the lower bolt on the mount can be had from behind the cross member with a ratchet extension and universal joint.
Originally Posted by Abicus
bump for further impressions with all the mounts installed. TTP, did you get a chance to test these out yet?
