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caffeinatedsoap

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How to replace motor mounts

11-06-2012, 06:57 PM

I can't for the life of me figure out how to remove the top nuts from my motor mounts. I can get a socket wrench on but then I can't move it. Anyone have any tricks?

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jrobie79

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#2

11-06-2012, 11:39 PM

extensions...tackle it from above

1991 318is --- currently not road worthy
1991 318i ---- 308K - retired

Originally posted by RickSloan
so if you didnt get it like that did you glue fuzzy oil to the entire thing?
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thebutcher37

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#3

11-06-2012, 11:59 PM

Yes... From up top use a couple long extentions and a u-joint. break with a breaker bar than ratchet that 'ish out!

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caffeinatedsoap

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#4

11-10-2012, 11:19 AM

Awesome! Thanks for the info folks.

1992 318ic
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bmwm42

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#5

11-10-2012, 05:39 PM

also remove the exhaust heat shield on the passenger side makes things a breeze

Originally posted by bmwm42

PNW vulture pm me for parts

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caffeinatedsoap

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#6

11-11-2012, 03:13 PM

I think it went well.

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