GM Engine mount removal

Vehicle: 2000 Pontiac G.A. 3.4

I've got to replace my serpentine belt and on my vehicle and I've got
to move
the engine mount bolts on one side so I can get the belt on. It looks
as though
there are 2 different sets of bolts on the same mount that could come
off. There
is the top set and the set on the chasis side of the same mount. It's
not easy to
look at this mount and see which set to unbolt to lift the engine a
little.

I'm also wondering if there is a safer way to hoist the engine than
using a block of wood
under the oil pan.

Thanks

MB

MAB wrote:
> Vehicle: 2000 Pontiac G.A. 3.4
>
> I've got to replace my serpentine belt and on my vehicle and I've got
> to move
> the engine mount bolts on one side so I can get the belt on. It looks
> as though
> there are 2 different sets of bolts on the same mount that could come
> off. There
> is the top set and the set on the chasis side of the same mount. It's
> not easy to
> look at this mount and see which set to unbolt to lift the engine a
> little.

Just unbolt the small aluminum piece that connects the engine
mount sitting on the body to the bracket bolted to the front
of the engine. It's quite simple once you have the engine
supported.

> I'm also wondering if there is a safer way to hoist the engine than
> using a block of wood
> under the oil pan.

That's as safe a way as any. I use a block of wood all the time
to support the engine. I'd suggest that you get one long enough
so that when you jack, you are not just jacking on the engine,
but the engine pan "and" the trans pan. This will keep the engine
and trans assembly from wanting to roll back towards the firewall
when you remove the mount.

Ian