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Old 02-18-2018, 06:09 AM   #20
Brian in Tucson
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Location: Tucson AZ
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Originally Posted by Geof3 View Post
Ha, yeah. I'm 52 and though I am in good shape, I am less enthused by the proposition! I still do it, just would rather not!
Shucks, you're a youngster! I'm 66, retired, and I'm in the final stages of installing an engine in my 01 Box-base. Got arthritis in my shoulders and neck, even. On an average day working on it, I'd bet I crawl under there at least a dozen or 15 times. (Or more.)

I don't think I'd ever pay to have a motor mount replaced--but I have an air activated jack & and a cordless impact driver. Those box end wrenches with the ratcheting action help a lot, too.

I had a m/m insert pressed into my old aluminum mount--the insert wasn't expensive, and the shop is the most trusted one in town. Still, I took him a picture of the orientation so he could get it right. I think I have about $55 into the whole thing.
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