Replacing Engine mounts on B16a

**Mikecivic78** · 07-09-2011 04:55 PM

that's it, a uni joint. I have a kingchrome torque wrench and admittedly I have used it as a breaker bar a number of times. That messes up the torque wrench, so I plan to buy a bona fide breaker bar. Uni joint will help with angles in the engine bay.

I've done a bit of research. The rear seems to be the biggest bitch to do like you said, TbM. Cheers for the EK9.org link EG52NV

I haven't sourced the mounts. I'm wondering if I should get a whole set or just get the ones that need the most attention.

**TbM** · 07-09-2011 05:11 PM

Lol yeh thats bad for torque wrenchs from what ive heard lol. I bought a 1/2 inch socket set that had a breaker bar, uni joint and extensions so if you dont have a decent set might be an idea to buy a set rather than just the breaker bar and uni joint.

Yeh its not to hard tho just have to take off a few bits to get to it and can be annoying to pivot the mount out if you dont remove the engine bracket but it was doable on mine without removing the bracket.

Which ones are broken? do the ones that arnt broken look fine still or are they looking old anyway?

**integragsi96** · 07-09-2011 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by EG52NV

Metal tube is useless if car is only raised on jack stands there no room to leverage it...

I was referring to top engine/gearbox mounts ontop with car on jack stands.
i believe i used for the rear engine mount for my b18b. the breaker bar, half inch drive, my foot with alot of power behind it, alot of swearing and knocked back half a carton of TED's (Tooheys Extra Drys)

**integragsi96** · 07-09-2011 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by Mikecivic78

that's it, a uni joint. I have a kingchrome torque wrench and admittedly I have used it as a breaker bar a number of times. That messes up the torque wrench, so I plan to buy a bona fide breaker bar. Uni joint will help with angles in the engine bay.

I've done a bit of research. The rear seems to be the biggest bitch to do like you said, TbM. Cheers for the EK9.org link EG52NV

I haven't sourced the mounts. I'm wondering if I should get a whole set or just get the ones that need the most attention.

yehh my b18b rear engine mount took me a good 2-3 hours to get it out and back in. most of the time i spent trying to fiqure a way to get it out.
good luck mate...
I got rid of my teg and now have a 5thgen prelude vtir.....new fun and games to get puzzled about now.

**Mikecivic78** · 08-09-2011 09:25 AM

2-3 hours eh? thanks 4 that

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/180689907...84.m1423.l2649

what do u guys think, any good, or ebay crap?

**blastnpast** · 08-09-2011 09:29 AM

Mike hit
Me up
If u need decent set of mounts

I have a set of innovative 60A billet mounts in stock to suit your car

bling bling

**integragsi96** · 13-09-2011 06:14 AM

well if your taking out the engine mounts. this is the perfect time to upgrade to some better mounts eg innovative and hasport.
but then again...it all come down to budget.

**EG52NV** · 13-09-2011 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by integragsi96

yehh my b18b rear engine mount took me a good 2-3 hours to get it out and back in. most of the time i spent trying to fiqure a way to get it out.
good luck mate...
I got rid of my teg and now have a 5thgen prelude vtir.....new fun and games to get puzzled about now.

It's the ****en heater hoses which are in the way..

**TbM** · 13-09-2011 11:44 PM

^^^ If you remove the bracket that holds the heater hose to the firewall you can bend the hoses out of the way.

**EG52NV** · 14-09-2011 08:21 AM

Yeah bracket was removed as per ek9.org DIY did it make thing alot easier, nope.. The hoses just kept blocking the mount, a lot of cursing and swearing was involved lol