Bent engine carrier
#16
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Originally Posted by DobermanDad
Wasn't there a thread on replacing the carrier without removing the bumper?
However, it would all have been easier with the bumper off - but where is the challenge in that.
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This is definitely possible to do on your own.
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DobermanDad (01-24-2020)
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Adding a rennline reinforcement bracket to my mount was the first thing I ever welded (it’s not pretty, but that’s what grinders and black paint are for).
And, yes, having done this engine drop dozens of times; never hesitate to remove the rear bumper for any maintenance, and always make sure the engine mounts are good and off-loaded before removing the bolts.
And, yes, having done this engine drop dozens of times; never hesitate to remove the rear bumper for any maintenance, and always make sure the engine mounts are good and off-loaded before removing the bolts.
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Yep, can be done and not that hard actually. The hardest part was removing the clamps for the primary muffler. I ended up having to cut the bolts and install new. Once the muffler is off there is enough room. I even did the chain cover gaskets wo getting the bumper off.
However, it would all have been easier with the bumper off - but where is the challenge in that.![Wink](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
This is definitely possible to do on your own.
However, it would all have been easier with the bumper off - but where is the challenge in that.
![Wink](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
This is definitely possible to do on your own.
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Seared
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#20
Racer
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Oh wow, that is absolutely correct and I am only realizing it now! That's a major facepalm moment for me then
Well, expensive lesson and it will be fixed soon.
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Well, expensive lesson and it will be fixed soon.
#21
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For anyone else approaching removal of the nuts to the factory mounts: I just dropped my motor and found those motor mount bolts resisting me more than anything else on the whole drop. I reached for Big Nasty, the ugly, cheesy and massively powerful Harbor Freight 120v impact, which has never met its match. It brapped those nuts off right quick with no bending.