johnu

Im getting ready to order motor mounts from Roger (1987 auto).
Do the volvo mounts require any modification?
What else should I do while I'm in there? I was thinking sway bar bushings and maybe oil pan gasket. Anything else?
Thanks
John

Wisconsin Joe

The Volvo mounts need a pin ground off (as they come from Volvo). If you get them from Roger, that step will be taken care of. No other mods.

Oil pan gasket is a nice WYAIT, but it's a rather big addition to the job. The stud kit makes getting the new gasket and pan back on much easier (note that I said easier, not easy). The sway bar doesn't need to come all the way off, but it can if you want to replace bushings.

Steering rack bushings are also an option, because you are pulling the rack off of the crossmember.

You will undo the pivots for the lower A-arms, so ball joints, suspension bushings, or other suspension stuff can be done.

You will also find a whole lot of cleaning to do.

Dwayne's writeup on this is an excellent reference, just to cover all the bases.

yardpro

LOL.... i am going through this now...do the opg.. not really any more work while you are there...

i am doing the stud kit, shocks, ball joint, steering rack bushings, and painting everything before it goes back on.

Captain_Slow

I'm also in the middle of this - mounts and OPG. I'm using the Volvo mounts. I'm also experiencing job creep...replacing steering rack bushings, probably shocks, etc. No painting, but lots of cleaning.

Captain_Slow

Check out Stan's (Mrmerlin) install notes and comments. He installed the Volvo mounts on his 85. Here's a link to the his thread:
http://goo.gl/NaIPMx

kmascotto

Hi John, I did the mounts last year (Volvo mounts from Roger) note of caution, do not use the torq specs from the Porsche Motor mounts...you might strip the thread on the Volvo mounts. Use maybe 50lbs, i think the old mounts required 67lbs..or more..can't remember exactly off hand.

Do the Pan gasket too!! its a must

johnu

Thanks for all the pointers everyone!
Kent, I will be hitting you up for that engine lifting contraption that you made!

John

drwhosc

Just finished,

Mounts are plug and play, no issues

Also did:

A arms
Lower ball joint
Springs
Shocks
Steering rack and bushings
New PS pump
Oil Pan gasket and Stud kit

Not related but also doing
New radiator
Thermostat housing RnR

Going to cost me just over 2K it all adds up

kmascotto

sure...let me know when you want it.

johnu

Thanks

kmascotto

Hey what kind of crappy plane are you driving now?

johnu

Falcon 2000LX
Here is Niagara Falls from 25,000 feet last Saturday

kmascotto

Slumming it i see!! Out for a little joy ride?

johnu

Just a quick trip south for some chicken wings

docmirror

O-ring on dipstick tube, triangle gasket under oil level sensor, install GTS pan baffle, release flex plate tension, measure end play, install PKlamp(if not already done), steering rack boots, PS pressure side hose.

Nice plane, kind of overkill though for a wing run.