Replacing LH Engine Mount

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Replacing LH Engine Mount

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Last year, I replaced all the under carriage rubber components on my Tercel, with the exception of the LH engine mount and the gearbox mount (the latter I haven't been able to find in Oz, UK or the US), mainly because rubber deteriorates with time . Does anybody know if it's possible to replace the LH engine mount without disconnecting the AC compressor, which as you know is in the way?
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My tercel:: 1983, DLX 4wd wagon with 4.1 manual gearbox, tow bar). Manual steering. 313,000 kms. Tercel 4WD SR5, 1987, 500,000kms. Other car - 2003 Rav4, AWD, 2l manual, Peugeot 407 Diesel (93,000 miles) in Ireland for use when on holiday there.
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Re: Replacing LH Engine Mount

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I haven't had a response on the above, would that be because you guys have your air conditioning pump on the right hand side of your Tercels, seeing that you have left hand side steering and ours is on the rhs?
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The only time I have ever replace those myself the whole engine was out
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These might be of help:
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2174&hilit=motor+mounts
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6861&p=51036&hilit= ... ts+#p51036
Note that I did not remove the compressor, as at the time I'd hoped to restore AC - which was just a dream...
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Re: Replacing LH Engine Mount

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actually I think it is possible, but access is a bit of a chore. loosen one end, and than raise the engine as far as you can helps you see what you are doing.

Even if you have to remove the a/c compressor there is no reason to remove the hoses, keep it pressurized and the hoses attached. loosen the bolts and than just hang or block up the compressor in place to allow you access to the engine mounts bolts.
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My tercel:: 1983, DLX 4wd wagon with 4.1 manual gearbox, tow bar). Manual steering. 313,000 kms. Tercel 4WD SR5, 1987, 500,000kms. Other car - 2003 Rav4, AWD, 2l manual, Peugeot 407 Diesel (93,000 miles) in Ireland for use when on holiday there.
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Re: Replacing LH Engine Mount

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Thanks guys. I will give it a go and report back.
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