Engine mounts this weekend. Any tips?

[no eye deer]

Hi,

gunna do me mounts this weekend. Got any tips on the job?
Thanks fellas
Mark

[89gqpatrol4x4]

no tips mate, piece of cake job. Just support the engine on a jack and swap over. Have fun!

[no eye deer]

Thanks mate,
did one.(the easy side) and changed the gearbox oil.The other side looks to hard. I'll save it for another weekend:)
Mark

[97_gq_lwb]

I have a tip long flexi extension bars and a rattle gun makes it real easy.

[no eye deer]

Yep
needed the rattle gun. But couldnt fit it in.!!! Used a LONGGG extension bar and my son to help!! Got im fitted! One anyway. Didnt make any difference in hindsight:(

[trickgq]

Hi Mark, just wundering were you changing the mounts because they were stuffed or were and are you getting a knocking noise on take off and slowing down. Got that gremlin in mine at the moment and its driving me mad. Was gonna change mounts to see the difference but if it made none on yours I won't bother.

[honest271]

Hey trickgq, Have you checked your radius arm bushes if they are cracked or worn they will give you that noise.
cheers honest

[choochie]

If it happens when taking off or slowing down (straight line) then I'd start with radius arm bushes (3 per arm).

[no eye deer]

The mount change didnt make much difference. I think most of the bushes underneath need doing. It pulls to the left as well. Prolly Tie rods too. Its done 400k, so I think thats only fair:)
Mark

[shorty]

do you still have the radiator fan shroud on my gq mounts went and the fan let me know all about it!

[no eye deer]

Still got the shroud. The fan doesnt hit anything.
Upon further consideration, I think part of the problem is the stupid wood rim steering wheel the previous owner fitted. I will be getting a $50 wheel from Ebay. Neoprene/PVC and ali. Should absorb some vibes, man.

Mark