artiste1212 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I need to replace the motor mounts, and the mechanic wants $800-$1000 (US $). Is this a reasonable amount, or is it excessive? Could it possibly be a DIY job for a relative beginner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee_82 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 from videos ive seen it doesn't look that hard but you might need some more tools, need to jack the engine up, support it securely and swap them out one at a time. I can see it going horribly wrong very quickly though if something is quite right with the support. Still, $1000 seems a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEADS Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Hire yourself an engine hoist and get a trolley jack and it's easier enough to do and far less than the $1000 he's trying to charge you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 That's incredible! Can I ask why all the mounts need changed? You can change all 3 mounts easily with a trolley jack in about an hour I would guess. No need for any fancy equipment or a hoist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEADS Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Yer agree don't really need the hoist just adds that bit off safety in case the jack does move as I have my own I always use it to save any dramas lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee_82 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I can think of lots of ways I could go wrong, having it supported from above takes care of the lot, I'm a novice but id consider doing it myself if I had one, wouldn't try without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Yeah it is easier using a hoist if there is one handy. I tend to use my support beam if I'm removing mounts to change a timing belt etc as it's less hassle than a hoist or jack and doesn't get in the way so much. The 2 mounts which take the weight of the engine are done from above anyway so there is no worry about being flattened by an engine although it could be exciting trying to pick it back up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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