[s-cars] engine mounts

[Theodore Chen]

I didn t have any problems with it when I did my turbo upgrade.  I used a ratcheting combination wrench.

On Sat Apr 3rd, 2010 2:06 PM PDT Robert Myers wrote:

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>Cody,
>
>IIRC, it's possible to reach the aforementioned nut using several 
>fairly long extensions to provide needed length and also a bit of 
>needed "slop" to allow getting on the nut.  You reach it from aft of 
>the downpipe using just the right "hole" to slip the socket in 
>there.  Yes the job is fun - that is - it's fun if you consider a 
>sharp blow to the n**ts to be fun.  It's a royal PITA but it's doable.
>
>Bob
>
>
>At 04:47 PM 4/3/2010, Cody Forbes wrote:
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>>I'd consider getting stainless hardware for the exhaust, except for DP-
>>turbo nuts which should be copper coated steel as OE and should be
>>replaced with new. Also buy some Prozac because IIRC one of the DP-
>>turbo nuts is nearly impossible to remove (the one closest to the
>>engine/header).
>>
>>-Cody (mobile)
>>
>>On Apr 3, 2010, at 2:51 PM, "W. Bean" <theringmeister at triad.rr.com>
>>wrote:
>>
>> > gathering parts in preparation for Stromung install, considering
>> > what else I should do "while in there"... i think common thought is
>> > that motor mounts should be fresh, and since i have at least 75K on
>> > mine I'm going to do them... anyone running 034 mounts? impressions?
>> > they're about the same price as stock generic (who knows what) and
>> > less than half of dealer price.
>> > Also, if the exhaust is going to be out, should I consider doing the
>> > driveshaft CVs?  I have an oscillating vibration that I believe may
>> > be a result of the front driveshaft cv, although it could be in the
>> > rear diff, not sure.  I guess this is one way to possibly rule it
>> > out.  Lastly, what hardware should be replaced? Necessary to replace
>> > nuts securing dp to wastegate and turbo?
>> > what else?  exhaust hangers?   I could count but does anyone know
>> > off hand how many?
>> >
>> > TIA..
>> > --
>> > Wylie Bean
>> > TheRingmeister at triad.rr.com
>> > 90 cq
>> > 91 90q20v sport
>> > 92 UrS4
>> > 08 Q7 3.6
>> >
>> >
>> >
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