Changing motor mounts question

I am doing an oil and transmission fluid change this week and have decided that I will change the motor mounts at the same time. I ordered new CS mounts (Went this route instead of the Challenge units because I don't mind a little comfort in the car) and all new bolts and nuts. Looking through service records since the car was new, and it appears that it has never been done. I spoke to the previous owner as well, and he said that he does not think it was done either. Luckily, he did have the transmission mount changed though about 1 year ago.

Anyways, it appears to be very easy to do (easier than any other car I have worked on at least), but while watching many people do it, they jack up from under the engine to remove and install the mounts. Is this good for the engine? I realize it's only an inch or so and probably very little pressure, but there's just something about jacking up a motor from the bottom of it that seems weird to me. It would certainly be a first for me. I guess I obviously don't want to pull it though, so it's my only option, but wanted to ask here first. If I do it, I plan on using a large piece of wood and padding on top of the jack.

Any tips or suggestions are appreciated before I dive in. Thank you everyone.

 

Thanks. I ordered all new nuts and bolts. I will use a long piece of wood and padding.

So you loosed both bolts, but the. Actually only fully removed one bolt at a time?

 

Will do. If they really are the original ones, I feel like all the support has got to be gone. Will be nice to see the results.

 

Yes, I am just doing the 2 motor mounts. The transmission mount was replaced 1 year ago by the previous owner. He verified that the motor mounts have never been changed though.

 

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How so? The connection looks good, but do you think I should remove it, clean it, and reinstall it? Or just wire brush it while installed?

 

Thanks. Funny you mentioned it because while doing this job I noticed all the grounds and did wipe them down but that’s it. I will follow your recommendation. Any torque specs when reattaching?

 

It’s pretty much new or I would. I want to fix what needs to be fixed but not looking to add more stuff to my list just for fun. Haha.

 

Completed the job today. What an absolutely easy car to work on with many things. Love it!

 

About 900 put on the car since and all good so far.

 

Less vibration for sure. Fixing the timing and replacing the transmission mount will reduce it more soon.

Mike