Engine & Trans Mounts (very long)

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Great Advice...thanks a lot Dan

> 
> I just replaced the transmission mounts on my 200q20v a few nights ago. 
> It's a pain, but clearly possible. Do the drivers side first. There's 
> plenty of access to get an end wrench on the tops of the bolts (17 mm 
> for the center one, 13 mm for the outer ones). 
> 
> The heat shield on the passenger side has three screws (8 mm heads) 
> holding it on. Two are easy to get at...one is hard. Also, getting a 
> wrench on the tops of the bolts is more difficult. If you reach through 
> a hole in the the inner fender, you can get the 17 mm bolt fine, and one 
> of the 13 mm bolts too. The last one is a lot more difficult. 
> 
> Alternatively, you could pull the catalytic converters off (good time to 
> check them for blockage I suppose) and the tranny mount job would be a 
> piece of cake. 
> 
> -- 
> Dan Cordon 
> Mechanical Engineer 
> University of Idaho - Engine Research Facility 
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