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Technical => Driveline => Topic started by: Drew on November 27, 2018, 02:06:51 PM

Title: engine mounts holden 186 sump touching cross bar
Post by: Drew on November 27, 2018, 02:06:51 PM

hello everyone, just wondering if anyone else has had this problem. i recently replaced my engine mounts, bought as Bedford CF SWB for holden 186 red motor, however my sump is now resting on the cross member and is being ground away. are there larger mounts to lift the engine up? or are there any fix arounds that you may suggest. cheers, drew

Title: Re: engine mounts holden 186 sump touching cross bar
Post by: Marishka on November 27, 2018, 02:19:08 PM

Extend the engine mount plates that bolt to the block, then refit to mounts

Title: Re: engine mounts holden 186 sump touching cross bar
Post by: Marishka on November 27, 2018, 02:23:03 PM

Take the plates off
Cut them in half.
Then bolt the top half to motor.
Bottom half to rubber mount.
Then jack the motor up to where you want it and weld a piece in between the 2 halves.

Title: Re: engine mounts holden 186 sump touching cross bar
Post by: Drew on November 29, 2018, 12:25:43 PM

Thank you for that info