Dogbone mount insert, install on a lift or are ramps ok?

[gti2slow]

I want to install a dogbone mount insert, I was told this needs to be done on a lift rather than ramps because the mount will deflect and make inserting the thing impossible. Is this legit advice?

Any other help or general tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated here.

 

[avenali312]

I installed mine with the front on two jack stands, ample amounts of grease, and a rubber mallet. Hardest part was tightening it down to the torque spec; I seem to remember it was the last 90° turn that was a bitch.

 

[gti2slow]

It includes a new non-stretch bolt so hopefully I can avoid that.

 

[avenali312]

It includes a new non-stretch bolt so hopefully I can avoid that.

Mine had a new bolt as well, I'm not sure it matters. Also, some people that have had a hard time getting the mount insert in all the way used a small jack to push it up and in.

 

[snobrdrdan]

You might need a jack to lift the engine a little (as well) and get the mount holes to line up perfectly again to get the bolt threaded

 

[dmsquattro]

I did mine on ramps - no issues.

 

[gdub9]

jack stands, grease, hammer, and whiskey

 

[DerekH]

jack stands, grease, hammer, and whiskey

You missed the whiskey after the jack stands, then the one after the grease, and the one after the hammer as well. Oh and don't forget the whiskey after the whiskey, pretty much the most important step.

On a side note dish soap works as good lube to get the insert in and you might find the motor wants to tip forwards just a little bit once the bolt is out. Just enough to make it a pain to line stuff up. be ready to rock the motor around when trying to line things up again. Or have the jack handy if you can't/it's too awkward to rock enough just jack up the front of the motor a tiny bit.

 

[Rickyfinch]

I used ramps, I've done this job twice with ramps. Took about 30 minutes both time. But it can be done.

 

[gti2slow]

Gonna give it a shot this afternoon on ramps.

 

[gti2slow]

Done. 5" of rise on my ramps was plenty of room. Used some dish soap and got it started, used a scissor jack and a hockey puck to drive it home. Bolt went in without a problem or needing to rock the engine.

Install time was ~15min.

Used a spulen street density insert. Initial thoughts, I wish I did this a long time ago. I am involved with NVH testing professionally and I was freaking out that it would turn my car into a rattle box. I found no drawbacks. No harsh vibration on startup, no rattles. Just a solid feel. Also the damn fuel line rattle is gone!

 

[DerekH]

Nice, glad you're enjoying it.