[GT6 Engine mount replacement - advice please]

Hello, I’m blown away by such a quick response to my first query – thanks everyone !  I like the idea from Johny to check out the mount again, it does look pretty well cracked mind.  By the way, I was surprised by how stiff the mounting arrangement is, I couldn’t get any movement by trying to wobble the engine – is that normal I wonder?  Thanks again for the warm welcome to the Triumph family.

[GT6 Engine mount replacement - advice please]

Hello,

I’ve just recently started ‘looking after’ a Mk3 GT6 for my son, he had nowhere to garage it – so he let dad have the pleasure.  So I’m just beginning to appreciate the fun (and pain) of owning a classic. Looking around I’m seeing the nearside engine mount needs replacing – see photo. I’ve sent off for and have now got the replacement bits.

I’m looking for a bit of advice. Having no engine hoist would you recommend jacking up/supporting the engine weight via suitable piece of wood positioned under the sump and a trolley jack?  Would the sump be able to take this? Or is there a better way to do this?

Hope you can help – any advice welcome.

MattT