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Anybody have a good method for removing the center bolt from the passenger side motor mount on a 95 90Q?

I'm replacing the starter, but I would like to remove the motor mount without destroying it. When I turn the nut, the entire stud turns with the bushing in the lower part of the mount.

I tried jacking the motor up/down, prying up/down, clamping the metal washer (in between the upper and lower parts) with vice-grips. Nothing seems to work.

I could probably tear into the rubber boot and clamp there, but I would like to not destroy it. I'm hoping someone on here has a good trick for this......


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Edit: Should be 'center nut' not 'center bolt'

yodasfro

Well since the stud is spinning the mount is already torn = bad. To remove the mount it unbolts from the frame rail in the wheel well opening.

2LSS

Well that sucks. I was hoping that wouldn't be the case.

Anyway, it looks like I have to buy the entire mount (aluminum block + the bushing) for around $70. Is there a cheaper solution? i.e. just buy the bushing and press it into the old block?