thud when shifting from first to second on a fairly hard acceleation from a stop

[epapp]

I have to disagree...took me 2 hours. Just lift the back and put on jack stands as always (or use ramps). Put jack under engine, lift engine a few inches to take weight off of front mount, put another jack stand beneath the motor to relieve floor jack, unbolt mount and cuss a bit while you snake it through the coolant hoses. thats all there is to it. If it wasn't for the coolant hoses, it would be a 30 minute job.

[mump]

Originally Posted by epapp

I have to disagree...took me 2 hours. Just lift the back and put on jack stands as always (or use ramps). Put jack under engine, lift engine a few inches to take weight off of front mount, put another jack stand beneath the motor to relieve floor jack, unbolt mount and cuss a bit while you snake it through the coolant hoses. thats all there is to it. If it wasn't for the coolant hoses, it would be a 30 minute job.

I agree, just replaced mine this morning. Took about 2.5 hours and that was peckering around. A friend came down after the car was up on stands and we knocked it out painlessly. Now doing it, I think I can do it again in about an hour. Nothing really gave us any trouble, just got to twist and turn it the right way and its done.

[clickman]

You might want to do your water pump at the same time, if it's been a while.

[Wild Bill]

Clickman that's a great idea and then you can disconnect the hoses to get them out of your way!! Love it!