Replacing engine mount?

BHAMDOC1973

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1998 JAGUAR XK8
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
98,000 MILES

Since it is really tight, I am not able to remove the nut on the top on the driver side, jacked up the motor and I got more room, but this thing is super tight, no way to place a cheap bar or anything, you can only have 2-3 inches of leverage, what does the manual say about replacing this side?

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

The manual doesn't provide specifics just for the mounts, so I went to engine removal. I attached two pics below that are the only things listed for the front mounts (both sides).

Let me know if this helps. If you want all the directions for engine removal, let me know.

Joe

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Thursday, June 1st, 2023 AT 10:47 PM

BHAMDOC1973

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Yes, that does not help, but thanks for looking.

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Friday, June 2nd, 2023 AT 4:56 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

You're welcome. What is in the way? Is there anything that can be removed to help with a bit more room? I realize you already checked that before asking, but there must be something. I totally understand 2 or 3 inches of leverage is useless for something like this, but there must be a way.

Can you upload a pic of the area so I can see it?

Let me know.

Joe

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Friday, June 2nd, 2023 AT 8:25 AM

BHAMDOC1973

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All done, had a friend who is a mechanic come by, he installed a pair of vise grips on too of the ratchet vertically and used a prybar and got it loose.

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Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 AT 3:55 PM

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