Engine mounts diy? Can this be done with just a jack and stands?

SrCsTc · 01-01-2006, 10:41 PM

Wondering if I could just put it on stands and use the jack to hold the motor up while repacing the mounts. Anyone done this?

Rich

LewDog · 01-01-2006, 11:20 PM

yes, that can be done. just be sure you dont catch the oil pan with the jack. as youre raising the motor up make sure youre not stressing anything like hoses, wires, or anything, and make sure you dont press the fan into the shroud.

niL · 01-02-2006, 12:08 PM

yes it can, i did mine on my friends lift while my car was getting repainted, as long as you find a way to support the engine good you can do it at home, we used a transmission jack to hold the engine up while i slip the mount in. everything lewdog said about supporting the engine is extremley important

SrCsTc · 01-02-2006, 12:25 PM

Thanks both of you! Do I have to remove anything to be able to lift the engine just enough to swap the mounts?

-Rich

SrCsTc · 01-02-2006, 12:26 PM

Also, nil, how many miles did your car have when you did yours?

-Rich

valenti · 05-24-2006, 03:08 AM

are you using aftermarket engine mounts ?

nEVERCLEAR · 05-24-2006, 11:30 AM

I used a 2x4 to support the oil pan and jacked the engine a couple of inches. You dont need much room to slip the mount out.

JSanders · 04-20-2007, 02:29 PM

How hard is this to do? Is it difficult to get the mount in/out?

PYRITE · 05-07-2007, 04:35 PM

bump for more info...

BM-MAN · 05-31-2007, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PYRITE

bump for more info...

How can you tell if its time for the mounts to be replaced? mileage?

shortyz918 · 05-31-2007, 07:38 PM

kyle808 · 06-04-2007, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BM-MAN

How can you tell if its time for the mounts to be replaced? mileage?

I had my replaced when the car would shake alot while idling at stoplights. After the replacement, the shaking stopped completely and is super smooth.

FlzRider · 06-04-2007, 11:53 PM

How many mounts do our engines have? And do you replace all of them? How much roughly for the parts?

paraklas · 06-05-2007, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlzRider

How many mounts do our engines have? And do you replace all of them? How much roughly for the parts?

2.

Cheap part

BM-MAN · 06-06-2007, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle808

I had my replaced when the car would shake alot while idling at stoplights. After the replacement, the shaking stopped completely and is super smooth.

How much did you pay to get it done? Anyone else get theirs done? Please post pricing. I need to get a ballpark.

Hrvat · 01-30-2008, 02:38 PM

bump

4 door 330 · 01-30-2008, 03:03 PM

Probably charge you $100/1HR of Labor, depending on the shop. We did them for $75 at my old shop.

KellerBMW · 02-21-2008, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niL

yes it can, i did mine on my friends lift while my car was getting repainted, as long as you find a way to support the engine good you can do it at home, we used a transmission jack to hold the engine up while i slip the mount in. everything lewdog said about supporting the engine is extremley important

Nil,

I'm still waiting for you to get back with me regarding the $100 I sent you for the M68 Sport Wheel. Do the right thing... Send me the wheel I paid for over 7 weeks ago or send me my money back!

COME ON MAN! Send the Wheel or Send my Money back!!!

BMW_SSG · 02-22-2008, 02:34 AM

I replaced my left side engine mount by myself. It took me 5 hours to do. All I did was loosen the opposite side a little and jack the car up. Put stands underneath the jack spots and then used the jack underneath the engine, (don't remember exact placement). to jack it up slightly. The hard part was manuvering my meat hooks (hands) around those tiny spaces. I did most of the work laying on my back. Be sure your engine is cold, as in not driven in a few hours. I tried it initially after driving less than 2 miles and burned the heck out of my hands. I had to let it sit over night, (when the do it yourself shop opened back up). Good luck!!!!

BMW_SSG · 02-22-2008, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BM-MAN

How can you tell if its time for the mounts to be replaced? mileage?

I heard a loud clunk noise when I would hit the gas really hard. I took a gander at my mounts and sure enough I saw that my drivers side was broken.

I had about 50k miles on my car at the time

01-01-2006, 10:41 PM	#1
SrCsTc Banned Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: NJ Posts: 2,182 My Ride: 00 323Ci View My Garage	Engine mounts diy? Can this be done with just a jack and stands? Wondering if I could just put it on stands and use the jack to hold the motor up while repacing the mounts. Anyone done this? Rich

01-01-2006, 11:20 PM	#2
LewDog Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Orange County Posts: 615 My Ride: M3 Hardtop Cab View My Garage	yes, that can be done. just be sure you dont catch the oil pan with the jack. as youre raising the motor up make sure youre not stressing anything like hoses, wires, or anything, and make sure you dont press the fan into the shroud. __________________

01-02-2006, 12:08 PM	#3
niL is on da floor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New York Posts: 2,696 My Ride: 2001 330i View My Garage	yes it can, i did mine on my friends lift while my car was getting repainted, as long as you find a way to support the engine good you can do it at home, we used a transmission jack to hold the engine up while i slip the mount in. everything lewdog said about supporting the engine is extremley important __________________ 2001 330i rebuilt from the salvage yard From start to finish...

05-24-2006, 03:08 AM	#6
valenti Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 719 My Ride: Rated M View My Garage	are you using aftermarket engine mounts ? __________________

05-24-2006, 11:30 AM	#7
nEVERCLEAR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SC Posts: 704 My Ride: 323 View My Garage	I used a 2x4 to support the oil pan and jacked the engine a couple of inches. You dont need much room to slip the mount out. __________________ Thinking about a Honda or VW Dont buy from East Coast Honda - VW Read about my experience here Some people dream of speed-others create a damn jet powered shopping cart. Curious about VoIP and Vonage click here

01-02-2006, 12:25 PM	#4
SrCsTc Banned Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: NJ Posts: 2,182 My Ride: 00 323Ci View My Garage	Thanks both of you! Do I have to remove anything to be able to lift the engine just enough to swap the mounts? -Rich

01-02-2006, 12:26 PM	#5
SrCsTc Banned Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: NJ Posts: 2,182 My Ride: 00 323Ci View My Garage	Also, nil, how many miles did your car have when you did yours? -Rich

04-20-2007, 02:29 PM	#8
JSanders Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,377 My Ride: crawls. View My Garage	How hard is this to do? Is it difficult to get the mount in/out?

05-07-2007, 04:35 PM	#9
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05-31-2007, 07:38 PM	#11
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06-04-2007, 11:53 PM	#13
FlzRider OEM ///Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Miami/Gainesville, FL Posts: 885 My Ride: AW 1M View My Garage	How many mounts do our engines have? And do you replace all of them? How much roughly for the parts? __________________

01-30-2008, 03:03 PM	#17
4 door 330 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 226 My Ride: 2001 330i View My Garage	Probably charge you $100/1HR of Labor, depending on the shop. We did them for $75 at my old shop. __________________ 2001 330i 4dr - In the garage. 1986 335is - Sold. 1975 2002 - Sold. 1989 E30 M3 - Sold.

02-22-2008, 02:34 AM	#19
BMW_SSG Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: El Paso, TX /&\ Lawton, OK Posts: 743 My Ride: '02 325i\|'11 GT500 View My Garage	I replaced my left side engine mount by myself. It took me 5 hours to do. All I did was loosen the opposite side a little and jack the car up. Put stands underneath the jack spots and then used the jack underneath the engine, (don't remember exact placement). to jack it up slightly. The hard part was manuvering my meat hooks (hands) around those tiny spaces. I did most of the work laying on my back. Be sure your engine is cold, as in not driven in a few hours. I tried it initially after driving less than 2 miles and burned the heck out of my hands. I had to let it sit over night, (when the do it yourself shop opened back up). Good luck!!!! __________________

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