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[jc43089]

GunMetalGrey said:

^it sounds like you have some weird stuff going on with your setup.
I've had many an OBD1 (swapped or original) M5x/S5x and haven't dealt with most of the things that you are mentioning. 

I'm not saying the OBD1 setup is bad, but if he already has the OBD2 hardware it would be dumb to spend more money on something that in the end isn't as good.

Mine does have a Dinan BBTB so that might be part of the problem

[m42b32]

SteelBlue said:

Looks like I am having the same problem as @m42b32

The drive side motor mount is not making life easy. I am using the condor speed 24v swap motor mounts. The passenger side goes in, but when I go to let the motor down to get the driver side one on. It’s really difficult to begin and then when I am able to get it on it’s not sitting correct. It’s like the arm is too long. The mounts are in the correct orientation(ask me how I know) but it’s pinching on the side of the mount. Please reference my poorly drawn diagram below.

I mentioned it in my reply on my thread but for continuity, I am having the exact same issue but with the passenger side sitting crooked. I mentioned there how I snugged it down, maybe we could reach out to condor and see what they say?

[GunMetalGrey]

Are you guys putting the mounts on the subframe first? It sounds like you're able to make them get on both studs though so I guess it isn't too relevant. 
Make sure the motor in straight in the chassis and twist em around a bit. 
Are they side specific? 
Are they in the right holes in the subframe?
Are trix only for kids?

[SteelBlue]

m42b32 said:

I mentioned it in my reply on my thread but for continuity, I am having the exact same issue but with the passenger side sitting crooked. I mentioned there how I snugged it down, maybe we could reach out to condor and see what they say? 

I just called them. They said that each case can be slightly different given possible tweaks in the sub frame over the years. They said that they should be attached to the motor mount arms loosely, when the studs go through the sub frame, then the trans should be mounted finger tight to ensure its lined up. Then go back and tighten everything evenly. 

I guess I'll have to try again and see if I get any different results. They said 10-12 ft lbs for torque specs.

[SteelBlue]

GunMetalGrey said:

Are you guys putting the mounts on the subframe first? It sounds like you're able to make them get on both studs though so I guess it isn't too relevant. 
Make sure the motor in straight in the chassis and twist em around a bit. 
Are they side specific? 
Are they in the right holes in the subframe?
Are trix only for kids? 

I was told that it's easier for them to be on the arm and then into the sub frame. I tried both ways and neither was really better than the other.

I compared the two as this was also my inclination that they were side specific, they look the same size.

I originally had them backwards. Stud in slot, nub in hole. Realized this was backwards when I looked at some pictures. It hasn't really made a difference.

No they are not, F what you heard

[GunMetalGrey]

SteelBlue said:

They said 10-12 ft lbs for torque specs.

That ain't right, unless they're concerned about bolt/stud pull through on the mount. 
Those studs are at minimum M8 (13mm wrench) and that yields a 22 or 30 ft lb torque spec (8.8 vs 10.8)

Edit: This is no way helps you figure out how they align properly.

[SteelBlue]

GunMetalGrey said:

That ain't right, unless they're concerned about bolt/stud pull through on the mount. 
Those studs are at minimum M8 (13mm wrench) and that yields a 22 or 30 ft lb torque spec (8.8 vs 10.8)

They are 17mm

[GunMetalGrey]

SteelBlue said:

They are 17mm

We are true keyboard warriors today.

Torque spec on that (proper to the thread) would be 70 ft lb+, so I would just snug em up real nice like by hand and call it a day. 
Especially if a lock nut or lock washer is involved.

[m42b32]

They're probably worried about pulling the bolts through the mounts, since there isn't a washer or anything between the bolt heads and the plastic. I tightened mine down to "good that shouldn't go anywhere"ft*lbs and I definitely pulled the bolt further into the mount a little bit.

[Jdesign]

Ive had some really stubborn motors in my days. I would say dont be afraid to shake the F out of that motor and see if they wiggle down in there. Make sure all of your bolts are loose first; ie; mounts top and bottom, and brackets that mount to the motor. Make sure there is enough threads in, but loose enough that everything moves. 

Dont be afraid to put your purse down and use your hands. 

Theres a few threads on other forums complaining of the same issue. 90% of the answers are shake N bake.

[YoungCR]

Sorry for late reply but you are the first to put a m5x motor in. We replaced the original M20 when that blew up.

[SteelBlue]

Haven't done anything with the car for almost a week now, engine is just hanging in the bay not mounted.

Gotta try to get the motor mounts to work. Would the E34 M5 mounts be any more "forgiving" when it comes to mounting?

I have to figure out if I want to keep the car in the garage so I can work on it over the winter or move it to a storage unit. If I keep it in the garage, then the daily has to sit outside.

Not sure how much motivation I'll have when it's January...

[Jdesign]

Better think fast

[GunMetalGrey]

The E28 mounts are cheap and work just fine. 
If you want to try to get a rip in before winter I would order a set and toss em in.

[SteelBlue]

Jdesign said:

Better think fast

GunMetalGrey said:

The E28 mounts are cheap and work just fine. 
If you want to try to get a rip in before winter I would order a set and toss em in.

I don’t anticipate driving the car this year. But moving the car if I decided to store it somewhere would be easier if the motor and trans were in the car.

[MattY]

Chris and I realized we have a set of brand new 24v revshift poly mounts from the full kit we bought last year, normally they're like $130 but I'd let them go for $90 if you're interested.

[Jdesign]

MattY said:

Chris and I realized we have a set of brand new 24v revshift poly mounts from the full kit we bought last year, normally they're like $130 but I'd let them go for $90 if you're interested.

Sounds more like you guys had a plan all along....

[MattY]

Jdesign said:

Sounds more like you guys had a plan all along....

lol, in our defense they were locked away in my trunk for 6 months and totally forgotten about

[GunMetalGrey]

 

[straight6pwr]

i was really hoping the pic after the magician was going to have poorly photoshopped bunny, and no engine still.

also, i spy a mini keg