well, here's my thought, more than likely the engine angle may have dropped a bit over the years because of the mount bushings getting worn out and flattening out some. hence by replacing them I might actually bring the engine back to the level it shoud have been at. Now adding more plates might be a different story, but then again they are so thin we are talking about just a few millimeters at best I think.

Talking to Sean, I realize the engine hoist will not be needed for this project, he mentioned he will will jack engine up from underneath.

I have bought a good amount of small misc parts for the week-end project. Otehr than bushing on engine mounts, I will also be replacing my engine oil pan (which is beat to death), the seal that goes with it (leaking), the trans pan and its seal (also leaking), the drive train yolk (however you spell this) seal (leaking) and one of my valve covers seals (also leaking). Yeah, the ol' beat is showing some wear and tear. After this though, I should be tight as a submarine and should have a clean, dry, immaculate underbelly .

I am a bit concerned about the removal of the old engine oil pan and replacing it with the new one: Will tie rod and halfrack be in the way and prevent us from doing it (I am darn sure they are and will) and if so do we need to take everything off and if we do, will Sean know how to put them back properly so my car runs OK and I don't kill myself???

HOW WOULD YOU GUYS GO ABOUT IT?