motor mount bolts broke into block:[ any suggestions??
any help much appreciated

thanks Nick[&o]

 

It depends on the bolt. Is it the upper bolt ( closer to the head) or lower (closer to oil pan)?
I had to tap and rethread the plate that holds the motor mount from the bottom.
I believe your talking about the bolt that holds that plate in place.
If its the bottom bolt it should be very easy, the top bolt would be harder because of the lack of space.
Let us know.

 

all the motor mount bolts broke intothe blockbroke:[

 

How does that happen!?

 

Well with that in mind the motor might have to be dropped or raised enough for you to tap the bolts correctly. I figure it to be a lot of work but nothing you cant handle yourself. If you remove the other mounts and lines that could break, you should be able to tap and remove the bolts.
I personally havent done it but I feel that itsa reasonable routefor you.

If the bolts arent torqued properly (over/under torque)
My motor mount bolt broke about 3 weeks ago, I blame my old mechanic. As I removed the old bolts none had lock tight, NONE!
I noticed that they were all loose. He blamed my motor mount and I told him to F off! I have the removal on video and will get a couple off estimates then take him to small claims.

Sorry about the tangent, Nick.

 

Hey Nick my Im wont work so hope this goes through.

No worries I just threw my .02 out there. I live in the Northwest part of town too. Near lake mead and rainbow.

I havea set of koni coilovers I need to install just need to make the time.

Hit me up we can go to some of the meets in town or grab some brew.

 

what do i torque the engine mount bolts going to the block to??

 

You need to buy a quality torque wrench, I can't afford Snap-on so I got an SK torque wrench which has been very good to me, I hear the Craftsman torque wrenches are a POS so stay way from them

Here's a link to a nice SK tq wrench, I have the same exact wrench and I love it 10lbs to 100lbs is very nice range
http://cgi.ebay.com/SK-Facom-3-8-Mic...2em118Q2el1247

Do yourself a favor mate and get a Bentley, it's not that expensive and it will save you a ton of money and headaches[:@]
http://www.amazon.com/Audi-Service-M...399&sr=8-1