This Thread started out as asking if I really needed to replace my MM on my 85. It turns out it did. I also learned no had a solid estimate of time; It was all over the board, 3 hours to 3 days. So here we go.... Using this document

http://members.rennlist.com/pirtle/svc_mm.html

and these tools

A 10 gal air compressor
a 250ft# air impact
a 19mm wremch
a 17 mm wrench
and the needed sockets
125# torque wrench
400# torque wrench

the car is on jack stands about 14 inches

 

if you dont know, just do them.

 

boy, is that the opposite of sex

 

It's not that bad of a job. I'd do it just for peace of mind. The main difference I could tell was inside the cab. Before, some vibration was noticable. Now, smooth as silk after a year and a half on $15 Anchor mounts.

 

Open your hood.

Stand there looking at the engine. Have someone start the car.

If the motor rocks, they are fine. If it does not move, time to replace them.

Easy test for ya.

 

I just got a really good look at them Up close. they are also dry rotted. Hell ill be done in no time. i am already on step 8

 

this will be a good time line. i am going to post between steps

9 done

 

10 done, Im using an air impact

 

11 done

 

12-14 done

 

15,16,17 done

 

why 18? remove the air box?
done

 

ah oh, need to go find something to lift the engine

 

19 im back and done

 

Kyle - hope you're taking good pics! Good luck with it...