My Plan and Tools for ABC Delete

BB_cuda · 03-06-2016, 10:01 AM

Perhaps vacuum check the mount. You would have to apply vac pressure to the port with a gage and see if it holds.

That said, I don't know how a un damaged one would measure either. That's a lot of labor down there. Might be best to replace the part. I recall that mount staying put when down pipe was going in except for that lower access plate being off. I had engine jacked up a few inches to clear the bracket off top of mount though. How about a picture of the cracked plastic please?

locolobo · 03-06-2016, 10:20 AM

BB, maybe I didn't have to remove this part, but I did anyway. Following the instructions to remove the engine mount, I removed all the parts. I already superglued the crack, but you get the idea.

HeatherM35d · 03-06-2016, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by locolobo

I got it out! Whew! What a pain

I had the car on jack stands only about 14 inches off the floor and now I wish it were a few inches higher because once the DPF starts coming out, it hits the garage floor.

The hardest part was the engine mount screws that go into the block. And I discovered as others have said, you cannot skip removing the cable stay that bolts into the engine block. Wow, that is a very long bolt.

Everything I heed appears intact, a bit of scuffing to the cables aluminum shielding. I hope the sensor shielding isn't damaged. Is there a way to test?

Now there is a 2" long crack in the round base of the engine mount, the plastic part where the vacuum line goes in. I'm not sure how that happened or if it was already broken. What does this do? I was going to superglue it closed, but maybe I should replace the mount.

And now to drop the entire exhaust - any tips?

Can I reinstall the engine mount before the new DP gets here, or should I wait?

Thanks to everyone for the awesome tips that helped me get this done

Reinstall your engine mount.. If you don't plan on buying a new one.. Pipe fits right in..

locolobo · 03-06-2016, 09:26 PM

I sealed the crack with superglue and then "Goop" on top of that. It holds vacuum, so I put it back in. In researching the part, a lot of parts with the same part number do not have the vacuum nipple. This includes ECS tuning. Now ready for my pipe and tune!

BB_cuda · 03-06-2016, 10:01 PM

I agree with Heather. Put mount and bracket back on while waiting for pipe to arrive.

Sort of confused about you saying the mounts come with and without a nipple. Ones without nipple might be different internally than your glued one. It could be fine and the plastic that is cracked is only a cover. You will know if there is a problem. Driver's side mount has vacuum applied too. I need to go research this

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BB_cuda Brigadier General 779 Rep 3,559 Posts Drives: 2011 335D Msport, 2013 X5D Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Clear Lake, Texas iTrader: (0)	Perhaps vacuum check the mount. You would have to apply vac pressure to the port with a gage and see if it holds. That said, I don't know how a un damaged one would measure either. That's a lot of labor down there. Might be best to replace the part. I recall that mount staying put when down pipe was going in except for that lower access plate being off. I had engine jacked up a few inches to clear the bracket off top of mount though. How about a picture of the cracked plastic please?
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locolobo Oil Burner 22 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2009 335d Barbera Red Metallic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, Ohio iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 Volkswagen Pas ... [0.00] 2004 Honda Pilot [0.00] 2009 335d [0.00]	I sealed the crack with superglue and then "Goop" on top of that. It holds vacuum, so I put it back in. In researching the part, a lot of parts with the same part number do not have the vacuum nipple. This includes ECS tuning. Now ready for my pipe and tune! __________________ 2009 335d Barbera Red Metallic; Mods: BPC tuned, Bohl Diesel Performance, Laser Veil, BelTronics Pro 500
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BB_cuda Brigadier General 779 Rep 3,559 Posts Drives: 2011 335D Msport, 2013 X5D Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Clear Lake, Texas iTrader: (0)	I agree with Heather. Put mount and bracket back on while waiting for pipe to arrive. Sort of confused about you saying the mounts come with and without a nipple. Ones without nipple might be different internally than your glued one. It could be fine and the plastic that is cracked is only a cover. You will know if there is a problem. Driver's side mount has vacuum applied too. I need to go research this
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