Installing the dog bone mount

2016 AUDI A3
95,000 MILES • TURBO • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BHAMDOC1
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Finished lining the engine and transmission on both sides and tightened them. These dont have front mounts by radiator. Any tips on how to lign up the dog mount bolts, engine must be tilted in a bit and i have nothing to pry against. Do the engine/transmission mounts need to be loosened a bit to install it?
Aug 17, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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BHAMDOC1
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I GOT IT. LOOSENED BOTH MOUNTS HALF WAY, ATTACHED THE HOIST AND LIFTED THE BACK AND PUSHED THE MOTOR IN.
Aug 17, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:

Glad to know you got it taken care of. Please feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Take care,
Joe
Aug 17, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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