Loose Engine Mount Bolt

[dporc]

So the other day I turned on my car and heard a changing sound. I looked around while my son turned the wheel and I saw that what I believe is a loose engine mount bolt. I tried to put it back in, but I don't know if it's cross threaded or if it's stripped. I am not sure what to do.

 

I can't take it out because the bolt is too long and it hits the frame. Do I bring it to a shop or a dealer? I put it as tight as aI can for now, it was only about 5-6 turns.

 

I uploaded a pic of where the bolt is. I have a video too if you guys need.

[YeuEmMaiMai]

it most likely worked it's way loose, if you tightened it down to spec and it did not feel like it was stripped, you should be fine

[dporc]

It doesn't go back in all the way. I think it's crosstreaded. I will take a picture and post in later because it's raining.

[TheBeast]

If you tried tightening it with a wrench/ratchet before putting it in my hand a few turns, then yeah, you probably cross-threaded it.

 

Never, EVER try tightening something with high torque (ie, a wrench/ratchet) without making sure it is threaded properly first. That especially goes for anything that is threaded into aluminum or any other soft material.

[YeuEmMaiMai]

to remove the mount you will have to jack up the engine just enough to be able to clear the mount's bolt. typically about 2 inches or so

[LGTwagon1993]

if you end up having to do a thread repair do not use a helicoil. check out TimeSert; TimeSerts work a lot better and they stay in the bolt hole.