I'm actually doing the motor mounts right now and was having some trouble getting to the top bolt of the driver side mount. I read in another thread that the steering rack needed to be dropped by Brutal, but that was on an XKR.

I was wondering if anyone had tackled them on a V8 S-Type and knows the trick. I'm going outside to do the passenger side while waiting for a response.

Thanks Guys,
Eric

 

Never mind.. Just for future reference.

1. Both motor mounts are held on by two 15mm bolts (top and bottom)
2. You have to remove the three 18mm bolts holding the rack up and drop it, but not remove it.
3. jack up the engine with a block of wood on the oil pan.
4. The driver side mount is a b**ch to get off and the new one is even harder to put on.

The whole process took me 2 hours. The shop quoted me $550 to install the mounts. So if your motors jumping around, do it yourself and keep the cash. Good luck.

 

Nice fix...any busted knuckles or blood loss?

 

were mounts just worn out? or are you upgrading these to a more solid design?