# How hard is it to replace a motor mount? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [January 18, 2013, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-hard-is-it-to-replace-a-motor-mount/76771 "2013-01-18T22:13:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![GPS\_Not\_Included](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@GPS\_Not\_Included](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GPS_Not_Included)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2013, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-hard-is-it-to-replace-a-motor-mount/76771/1 "2013-01-18T22:13:07Z")
Mainly I’m wondering if it’s a reasonable DYI project. and if there’s any tips or advice I should take into account. I can probably enlist someone to help if it requires more than one person. The vehicle in question is a 96 Buick Century. I don’t use it a whole lot, but occasionally lend it out or use for some undesirable task. Anyway, I have to get it to pass inspection, but for obvious reasons I don’t want to drop $300 on a 96 Buick if I can help it. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2013, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-hard-is-it-to-replace-a-motor-mount/76771/2 "2013-01-18T22:28:15Z")
**_3 Steps_** 1 Obtain a 96 Buick Service Manual. 2 Read the manual where it has text/photos of engine mount replacement. 3 Using what you learn, knowing your ability/skill level, and assessing whether or not you have access to appropriate tools/equipment, etcetera, decide if it’s a job you should attempt. _ **CSA** _ ---
**Author:** ![pleasedodgevan2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ad7895/32.png) [@pleasedodgevan2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pleasedodgevan2)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2013, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-hard-is-it-to-replace-a-motor-mount/76771/3 "2013-01-19T00:33:25Z")
Just looking at the part itself, it looks like an easy job of lifting the motor after removing some nuts. The part is cheap anyway. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2013, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-hard-is-it-to-replace-a-motor-mount/76771/4 "2013-01-19T01:02:21Z")
Note that you have to lift the engine. That means you have to borrow, rent, or buy an engine hoist. You also need a way to get the hoist to your home or your Buick to the hoist. Can this be done in a heated garage, or will you do it outside? You may want to reconsider if it’s cold. ---
**Author:** ![shadowfax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/shadowfax/32/13026_2.png) [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2013, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-hard-is-it-to-replace-a-motor-mount/76771/5 "2013-01-19T01:38:41Z")
You should have someone else with you just in case. Any time you get into using shop cranes to lift or support engines, it’s a good idea to have someone close in case something unfortunate happens.