30-06-2021, 03:02 PM
Like most car manuals, some of the operations are somewhat more complicated. For the RP, the "Remove engine mounting bolts" is probably the easiest said than done. I have found that removing the starter motor makes access to the rear offside one a bit easier. My engine bolts have been modified to facilitate easier removal:
The front ones, which screw into the captive threads in the chassis have the top nuts locked on, so they can be removed in one piece. I don't tighten them down hard.
The rear ones have been changed. I use a large (metric, sorry) bolt with a D shaped washer welded on at the head, to prevent it rotating in the chassis channel. The bolt is pushed in from underneath and the rubber engine mount (if you have one) holds it in place while I use a long socket and universal joint to undo/tighten. The nuts are nyloc.
The front ones, which screw into the captive threads in the chassis have the top nuts locked on, so they can be removed in one piece. I don't tighten them down hard.
The rear ones have been changed. I use a large (metric, sorry) bolt with a D shaped washer welded on at the head, to prevent it rotating in the chassis channel. The bolt is pushed in from underneath and the rubber engine mount (if you have one) holds it in place while I use a long socket and universal joint to undo/tighten. The nuts are nyloc.