mikeschaefer

I did a search for 'motor mount' and found a few threads. It seems that most have just removed the bolts/nuts and wiggled the motor mount out (one guy used a cherry picker). I'm having some trouble with it though. I don't have a lift or a cherry picker but I can jack the engine up and down for wiggle room. Is there any other trick I can try? It's being a real pain. I've got all the bolts/nuts off already. Thanks!

TeamRX8

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it will come out if you get it into the right position, it's tricky though, take the metal bracket loose and then remove the rubber mount, the bracket can then be worked out

Old Rotor

So are yours bad and Mazda wont apply the TSB to fix them?

mikeschaefer

Thanks! We got it out

Actually the motor mount looked pretty good I just had to remove it to fit the new exhaust manifold/turbo in.

TeamRX8

iTrader: (25)

yeah, been there

mikeschaefer

I know this is off topic but, I hate starting new threads. So, anyone have a tip for getting at the top/passenger side nut on the turbo downpipe? (1 of 5 stud nuts) I can thread the nut and lock washer on with my fingers but I can't find any wrench to get up in there and tighten it! I think that a 1/4" drive ratchet would get it if the floorboard was dented in about a half inch more but I don't want to do that yet if it's not necessary. I can be driving around boosted tomorrow if I can just tighten that nut! Thanks in advance anyone who can help.

BTW, I like the way I got my vacuum hoses run but just want to run it by the experts to make sure there's no problem. I have
1) the wastegate actuator connected to a nipple on the turbine outlet pipe
2) BOV connected to the TB nipple
3) Greddy pressure sensor connected to front intake manifold nipple
4) Boost gauge connected to rear intake manifold nipple

I just like it because I don't need any Tees until I get a boost controller. Thanks!

mikeschaefer

n/m i got that one too, so if anyone wants to know... 1/4" socket/swivel/extension works!