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Oct 24, 2015 9:19 am
Oct 24, 2015 9:19 am
Subject: Re: LG45 Engine Mountings: Assessment and Replacement
This is a job on my list to do but I have delayed as I can see that on the front mountings (I think) it is going to be very difficult to get all 4 of the "castle" nuts out. It seemed clear to me that the engine would have to be lifted quite a bit (maybe 4" or so ?) to get clear access to these bolts/nuts. Therefore the engine would have to be detached from the radiator, exhaust etc etc.
If anyone knows an easier way to do it please say so !
Apart from the above, when you have done the job you will then have to realign the gearbox (as the engine will now be in a different location). That is quite a difficult operation if done "properly". There was a post by Julian M. some time ago about this.
This is a job on my list to do but I have delayed as I can see that on the front mountings (I think) it is going to be very difficult to get all 4 of the "castle" nuts out. It seemed clear to me that the engine would have to be lifted quite a bit (maybe 4" or so ?) to get clear access to these bolts/nuts. Therefore the engine would have to be detached from the radiator, exhaust etc etc.
If anyone knows an easier way to do it please say so !
Apart from the above, when you have done the job you will then have to realign the gearbox (as the engine will now be in a different location). That is quite a difficult operation if done "properly". There was a post by Julian M. some time ago about this.