I am just wondering if I can replace the motor mount later and not pay them x10 price for it. I just want to be sure I can get it off without messing with anything they do on the upper end.

 

The lower mount is more important than the strut. If I had to choose I would do it first, but I think both need to be replaced and would do both at the same time.

 

Didn't read the post with the long list of repairs before reading and posting a reply to your last one since it came in on a new page.

The strut bracket is pretty easy to replace and they don't have to remove it to do the LIM gaskets or UIM.

If your replacing the trans, mount you should do the lower engine mount at the same time while the engine is suspended and cradle is down.

 

sounds good. I will order the cast iron one off of ebay.


I am now looking to do the transmission mount now that I am done with the passenger side repairs (motor mount - outer tie rod end).

I am wondering how I should be lifting the transmission side. I really do not want to lower the cradle if I don't have too.

Do I merely take off the top three bolts at the top of the mount bracket that attach to the transmission or do I just lift/jack the transmission up?

 

It appears the back side of the transmission mount is leaking too.

 

For the top mount.. are you suggesting this one or one that says OEM?

Engine Mount Bracket Fits GM 24506488 Dorman 917 000 | eBay

 

OEM.
GM Part# 24506488.

 

so even though this one says the part number stay away and go with a listing that says OEM... meaning another aluminium one?

Engine Mount Bracket Fits GM 24506488 Dorman 917 000 | eBay

 

did you see my post on the tranny mount? I got it unbolted but now wondering the best way to lift the transmission so I can pull it out.

 

Ok tranny mount changed. Just used a block of wood against a solid part of the tranny with floor jack.