Changing the engine mountings on a 200

SteveCat · 29-01-10, 06:58 PM

Hi Rob

I would only say dont jack up under a sump pan on any car mate.It will crush it.

I dont have experience with the 200 (yet

),but I have either used an engine hoist (which I assume you dont have,maybe borrow one if you can),or jack up on a solid looking piece where the engine mates to the gearbox.

Steve

missfire · 29-01-10, 07:52 PM

sometimes you wonder what haynes were on when the books were written.....

i'm sure mine says ''jack the sump'' too...............

would be carefull of 'lifting' too much, the engine to any extent... could stress the gearbox mounts and drive shafts/transaxles.....maybe just hold the engine where you want it..

Rob200q · 29-01-10, 08:04 PM

Thanks for the advice
I think that the jack is just put under the sump to hold the engine steady when you remove the mountings.
The only snag I can see is that you have to lift the engine slightly to get out the old mounting.
It would be beter to use a hoist methinks!
cheers guys

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29-01-10, 07:52 PM	#2
missfire making wooden things Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cow land Posts: 8,156	sometimes you wonder what haynes were on when the books were written..... i'm sure mine says ''jack the sump'' too............... would be carefull of 'lifting' too much, the engine to any extent... could stress the gearbox mounts and drive shafts/transaxles.....maybe just hold the engine where you want it..

29-01-10, 08:04 PM	#3
Rob200q Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Down south-Surrey Posts: 36	Thanks for the advice I think that the jack is just put under the sump to hold the engine steady when you remove the mountings. The only snag I can see is that you have to lift the engine slightly to get out the old mounting. It would be beter to use a hoist methinks! cheers guys