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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: Familydiesel on November 08, 2009, 07:33:09 pm
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Does anyone know a sure and/or doable way of removing (and installing a new) the motor mounting rubber (cylinder with rubber mounting) from the front motor mount housing on Mk1 diesel? I tried to punch it out with a punch, but it didn't budge. Does it need to be pressed out? I need to change the rear transmission mount as well, so the same principles would apply to both.
I would appreciate your counsel.
Greg ::)
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use a C clamp and a large socket. Put the socket on the foot of the C clamp and then twist it out. You need the socket to fit around the rubber mount, but not bigger then the steel housing.
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Would I need two sockets: one for the housing, and another slightly smaller one to fit the rubber mount housing?
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no just one that fits on the metal housing, if you have a smaller clamp you may need one to push the bushing through.
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Ok, thanks. Cool!
Greg
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oh and when inserting the new bush, use some WD40 and punch it in with the clamp real quick.
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Thanks, I was wondering if it would be helpful to lube up the new mount before installing it. When I get another bracket, I will try what you say. I don't have large enough sockets, so I'll need to find something comperable, or make something to work.
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If you have an air hammer, it will punch it out pretty good. Just don't be surprised if the bush frags on you.
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Yeah, it might fragment, I may just cut it with a sawsallthen press it back in with the socket and c clamp. Now I just need a bracket!
Thanks