Hi San.
Water pump was replaced last summer (2K miles ago), along with all rear water hoses, screws, guskets, and LN low temp thermostat.
Also flashed the system, and filled it with the new red coolant.
Smart thought though. Shuld have done the engine mount back then, but I was still a nooby.
As for the 2X4. It might work, but for the price of the support bar, I might just do it the right way.
Thanks.