I completely forgot! I’m really sorry. I ended up doing it a little differently then planned initially by lifting one side at a time to give me more room with each mount. I did it by loosening the opposite side to give some play and then lifting the engine with a jack. the engine would then pivot off that other side and that ends up giving more room given the tunnel gap then just lifting the whole engine. the passenger side was pretty easy but the drivers side was a lot tighter and required more finess to position the new one in the right spot. I know the support bar would work, but given the space it would take up access from the top would be a bit more awkward given I did this on the ground. I found most people use an engine hoist, but after research I would mount the arms on the strut towers to the radiator support frame, where the hood latches are. those are the strongest spots I could determine. I was really pinched for time so I couldn’t video tape the process ( doing it by video would easily double the time it took.). I have used it on BMW’s though and it worked great with no issue. I want to make another bar lift hook for it as some cars need 2 points of support. i could not get it from the manufacturer unfortunately so it has to be hand made. I would also recommend getting a good thrust bearing for the lift hook to make its use easier. I still vouch for its quality 100%. I have complete confidence in it with use. I still believe it’s probably one of the best supports for German cars and cars in general aftermarket wise with the variety in ways you can position it. but no engine support is perfect for everything. if I do another oil pan on a BMW or use it on another car I’ll video it, thank you for reminding me. sorry for this but I will find an opportunity to demonstrate.
We're still waiting for your engine mounts replacement video ;) I'm curious how good or bad this engine support bar was.
I completely forgot! I’m really sorry. I ended up doing it a little differently then planned initially by lifting one side at a time to give me more room with each mount. I did it by loosening the opposite side to give some play and then lifting the engine with a jack. the engine would then pivot off that other side and that ends up giving more room given the tunnel gap then just lifting the whole engine. the passenger side was pretty easy but the drivers side was a lot tighter and required more finess to position the new one in the right spot. I know the support bar would work, but given the space it would take up access from the top would be a bit more awkward given I did this on the ground. I found most people use an engine hoist, but after research I would mount the arms on the strut towers to the radiator support frame, where the hood latches are. those are the strongest spots I could determine. I was really pinched for time so I couldn’t video tape the process ( doing it by video would easily double the time it took.). I have used it on BMW’s though and it worked great with no issue. I want to make another bar lift hook for it as some cars need 2 points of support. i could not get it from the manufacturer unfortunately so it has to be hand made. I would also recommend getting a good thrust bearing for the lift hook to make its use easier. I still vouch for its quality 100%. I have complete confidence in it with use. I still believe it’s probably one of the best supports for German cars and cars in general aftermarket wise with the variety in ways you can position it. but no engine support is perfect for everything. if I do another oil pan on a BMW or use it on another car I’ll video it, thank you for reminding me. sorry for this but I will find an opportunity to demonstrate.
@@geardriven1016 Thank you for the update. I appreciate it!