Jeep WJ Motor and Transmission Mount Replacement 4.7l - Vortex Garage Ep. 8

In this video, we start a new series of jobs on the WJ Jeep. First up is this video - Motor and Transmission mounts. We replace both motor/engine mounts on a 2004 WJ Jeep 4.7l V8, as well as the transmission mount. We also show a potential problem with one of the aftermarket mounts.

[@zerofuckkksgiven8027]

Alittle advice on being a weekend mechanic. Always have the right tools! And big tools! Makes life easier ✌🏻

[@dkieffer9583]

Spectacular vodeo! Im about to do this exact job & this helped tremendously!

[@DonziGT230]

Thanks for the video. It looked like it would be a royal pain but once I got in there it wasn't so bad, until trying to install the passenger mount. After a long fight and thinking I was loosing it I discovered the mount (Anchor brand) was mis-manufactured. The angle was off and the bolt holes didn't line up, about 1/8" off. I ordered another one and it was the same. Went to Autozone and got a Duralast which looks right, tomorrow will tell the tale. The driver's side went in pretty well, the holes were marginally in line and it took some tinkering to get all the bolts started. Getting the long bolt through was a pain, most likely due to the transfer case drop so the angle is changed from original.

[@VortexGarage]

I used DEAs for the motor, and Anchor brand for the trans mount So my Anchor trans mount was poorly cast and your Anchor motor mount wasn't right either- makes me wary of that brand going forward!

[@DonziGT230]

+Vortex Garage All went well with the Duralast mount on the passenger side and Anchor on the driver's. I've used many Anchors, this is the first issue I recall with them. I was able to get three of the four engine bolts with a socket, swivel, and extension on a small impact, much nicer than squeezing in there with a wrench and going one flat at a time.

[@rockymountboy]

What brand aftermarket mounts? Were you able to get the torque wrench on all the bolts, even the top bolts of the motor mounts?

[@spencerwright5429]

Nice video. I wish you would have shown how you torqued those upper bolts though on the passenger side. Did you get a torque wrench in there??

[@hassanitani2668]

Is this for the 4x4 ? trans mission mount is different than my 2002 grand Cherokee 2 wheel drive

[@az_swap_addict5255]

Hey if you don't mind sending me a link where I can get that motor mount just want to make sure I get the right one

[@garyhawthorne610]

Will this cause a bad vibrating when accelerating??

[@havnt3782]

I know this was many years ago but you mentioned a noise (31:55) that would be made when you shift in an out of gear. What did it sound like? Whenever I go into drive or reverse and usually as the car down shifts during deceleration, I hear a sound I can only say sounds like a riffle and bridge shuffle with a deck of cards.

[@havnt3782]

I have an 03 WJ Loredo with the 4.7

[@jeffreystine7068]

is it possible to develop a trans leak after replacing these if not done correctly?.. my mechanic just replaced my engine and trans mounts.. now i have a leak from my transmission.. i went from NO leaks to consistent drip.. mechanic says its leaking from the area where extension housing connects to transfer case i belive.. any help would be great its just a weird occurance :/

[@codywilliams8021]

Do you need to have a jack or something to hold the engine or can you just take the mounts off?

[@VortexGarage]

I did have a jack with some wood on it supporting the engine. Can support on the oil pan lightly. It also help you lift the motor a tad as if you are replacing worn mounts the motor may be sitting lower and need to be raised to fit the new mount.

[@mcplutt]

engine stays in the air all by itself :-)

[@kenandrew2557]

you''re videos are very helpful but the music really makes it hard to watch, just my opinion. Never the less thanks for the good work

[@VortexGarage]

I appreciate the feedback. Been a learning experience what works. Hopefully our newer videos are getting better - its a hobby so slow learning sometimes, and appreciate the feedback

[@kenandrew2557]

Thanks, have to emphasize the videos are really good, just fund the music distracting.

[@VortexGarage]

+Ken Andrew Thank you!

[@eddiecifuentes1803]

the background music was great

[@TheVintagetamiya]

Ken Andrew The music didn't bother me till you mentioned it. Thanks for that

[@JTIndica]

Transmission mount 20:35

[@Knochensplitter]

Same for the 2.7 CRD?

[@mcplutt]

Not the same engine mount part numbers. But the same bushings.

[@eddiecifuentes1803]

Great video, too bad you forgot to explain how to give support to both the engine and the transmission in order to do the job

[@VortexGarage]

Definitely needed yes - I will rewatch, and if missed, I'll make a follow up to cover! I definitely did use a jack w/ wood - must've just forgotten to mention as it's a fairly common requirement for a mount change like this - esp. if the mounts are worn and the engine needs to be lifted to accommodate the new/non-crushed mounts. Glad this is covered in the comments too!

[@MrTpe2]

Ratchet wrenches exist man

[@VortexGarage]

Got a full set of gearwrench ratchet wrenches now. They are indeed lifesavers. We keep growing the toolbox as time goes on!

[@EnriquePerez-wi4ey]

No se ve ni verga.! Oh perdón is very difficult to try to see the motor mount.😅

[@claytonfrans4826]

Yeah right the motor mounts are to f ing tight to use a wrench.

[@mchldln2]

no background guitar solos please

[@eddiecifuentes1803]

By the way, the name of the video is confusing, isn't this SUV a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee? not a WJ Jeep I think.

[@VortexGarage]

The WJ's were from 1999 - 2004 :)

[@VortexGarage]

The WJ's were from 1999 - 2004 :)

[@melissaschreiber7]

You're heading says transmission mounts not motor mounts

[@zerofuckkksgiven8027]

And you should never ever jack up the engine pan! Big no no

[@mcplutt]

Just buy new bushings and press them in. Cheaper, an no alignment problems because of bad castings.