First off I would like to thank all those that posted this info. It was a great help in getting my mounts changed, in about 2.5 hrs total. So I would like to contribute my experience in doing this that may add to what has already been posted, to hopefully make it a little easier on those that do this.
Tools I used:
18 MM deep socket
Swivel adapter for driver side top mount bolt.
A 1 inch or so "wobble" extension connected to swivel.
2 6 inch wobble extensions, though regular ones will work as well.
Swivel breaker ratchet.
The driver side top bolt was the only real challenge to get off, as it is directly underneath the computer, computer wiring connections and mounting bracket. I didn't want to screw up the wiring, so I removed the 3 wiring connectors, and the computer. Also removed upper bolts holding the fan shroud so as not to crack it when jacking up the motor.
Did like has been posted by others, removed both bolts from driver side and left the passenger side slightly threaded on.
Used 2 x 4 to the furthest right I could on oil pan and jacked up. Was able to get old one out. When trying to install new one, there wasn't enough room, as some have said. I noticed a sensor on the throttle body was hitting trying to jack up more.
I removed the crossbar going from fender to fender, which is what the sensor was hitting. This allowed me to jack up enough to easily slide the new one in, instead of having to grind it down.
Slightly threaded on bolts to the new one, then removed the bolts from passenger side. I then lowered the jack and moved it to the furthest left on the oil pan and raised it enough to remove old one, and had no issue with clearance putting in the new one.
Lowered engine back down and tightened all mount bolts. Re installed the crossbar, computer, and oil pan cover.
Started her up, smotth as new..finally! It was getting annoying.
So again, thanks to all those for posting the info prior to me. This site has saved me a lot of money, frustration, and time with my T-Blazer!
Tools I used:
18 MM deep socket
Swivel adapter for driver side top mount bolt.
A 1 inch or so "wobble" extension connected to swivel.
2 6 inch wobble extensions, though regular ones will work as well.
Swivel breaker ratchet.
The driver side top bolt was the only real challenge to get off, as it is directly underneath the computer, computer wiring connections and mounting bracket. I didn't want to screw up the wiring, so I removed the 3 wiring connectors, and the computer. Also removed upper bolts holding the fan shroud so as not to crack it when jacking up the motor.
Did like has been posted by others, removed both bolts from driver side and left the passenger side slightly threaded on.
Used 2 x 4 to the furthest right I could on oil pan and jacked up. Was able to get old one out. When trying to install new one, there wasn't enough room, as some have said. I noticed a sensor on the throttle body was hitting trying to jack up more.
I removed the crossbar going from fender to fender, which is what the sensor was hitting. This allowed me to jack up enough to easily slide the new one in, instead of having to grind it down.
Slightly threaded on bolts to the new one, then removed the bolts from passenger side. I then lowered the jack and moved it to the furthest left on the oil pan and raised it enough to remove old one, and had no issue with clearance putting in the new one.
Lowered engine back down and tightened all mount bolts. Re installed the crossbar, computer, and oil pan cover.
Started her up, smotth as new..finally! It was getting annoying.
So again, thanks to all those for posting the info prior to me. This site has saved me a lot of money, frustration, and time with my T-Blazer!