e30m3 0 Posted November 13, 2006 HI I've bought some uprated engine mounts and am having problems working out how to remove the top engine mount, can anyone tell me how its done cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonofsam 5 Posted November 13, 2006 smack it round with a chisel.Its a captive nut underneath. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acox99 71 1 Cars Posted November 14, 2006 i found an oil filter removal tool worked a treat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,626 Posted November 14, 2006 you could try making a tool as shown in the haynes manual, I've actually seen one in my local PSA specialist but they dont use it very often, hammer and chisel work better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rick03054 Posted November 14, 2006 I think I was unlucky but when I did this using a hammer the captive nut ended up bursting its casing and spinning, I've thought this may have been because I was hitting it at an angle. If possible get the oil filter tool or just bear this in mind. I take it you mean this kind of idea? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acox99 71 1 Cars Posted November 14, 2006 no i used one with a chain, wrapped it around, got some preasure behind it, and it come off easily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonofsam 5 Posted November 15, 2006 ^Good tip that.Wonder if a Bicycle Chain whip would work!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,626 Posted November 15, 2006 ^Good tip that.Wonder if a Bicycle Chain whip would work!? if its long enough to wrap onto itself then quite possibly, but not many come with that much chain attached nowadays, but you can always add more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
