Cylinder Head Removal 97 Protege

Tiny
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  • 1997 MAZDA PROTEGE
  • 4 CYL
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  • 194,000 MILES
When supporting the engine on a 97 protege while removing the engine mount, where do I place the jack?
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 5:55 PM

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Tiny
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Use block of wood and position on front of oil pan
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 6:00 PM
Tiny
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Thanks I will do that, I was just worried the weight would cause damage somewhere under there.
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 6:05 PM
Tiny
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No it can hold engine weight just don, t jack too much as to raise car off jackstands
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 6:09 PM
Tiny
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Thanks so much.
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 6:20 PM

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