Columbia c15 acert front motor mount replacement

I still don't see how they would have 6 hrs in it. but I don't know how it is mounted in a freightshaker either. if they are going to take the harmonic balancer off it might be a good time to replace it if over 500,000 miles.

 

why not just change it yourself? it's an easy job

 

If the motor mount bolts are pointed up (nuts on top) then the balancer does not have to come off, but superhauler is correct if you are anywhere near 500,000 miles this would be a perfect time to replace it anyway. Even if they take the balancer off, if it takes them 6 hrs they are doing it wrong. Might want to find a better garage. I think the big "F" word on the front of the building might be most of the problem.

 

Yes they do wear out and you may be able to maybe use a piece of hardwood and a hydraulic jack to raise the engine. On another note,i asked Freightliner about replacing my windshields on a Classic. They told me 6 hrs. The parts guy recommended an independent shop that came to me. Guy charged me $150.00 and it took about 45 minutes. It pays to look around.

 

the easiest and cheapest way to lift the engine is a big tree branch and cheap come along. you only need a few inches.

 

I can see it now, tree branch laying across the cab splinters all over the place. nothing ducktape wont fix!

 

they've built houses that hold up to hurricanes out of wood. what is a tree made out of?, a solid oak branch will hold an engine. hell, it only has to support a portion of the engine weight, not like he is going to unbolt the rear motor mounts,