So.. I'm losing my mind a bit.. got the engine off the frame with a board/jack on oil pan.. but cant get ANY tool into the bolt housings.. and if I were to use my through socket set, I cant maneuver where I can have space for a breaker bar for torque to break the nuts to the old brackets loose.. I have all tools necessary but none of them are working with my limited space and not being able to get ratchet/socket/impact to the nuts.. please if anyone has ANY SUGGESTIONS.. I would appreciate it

The left mount where rubber is completely gone.. cant fit any tools into the bolt housing area.. just oo small a space

Right side mount needs replacing as well.. but the same issue with limited space.. im approaching from underneath but still cant work it

 

Wobble socket and a LONG extension.

 

Try to remove the broken motor mount and the attachment bracket that connects to the engine block as a unit. Separate the two on the bench and reassemble as a unit back into the van with the new mount.

 

busted knuckles nailed it....i had same problem and went this route with no issues...

 

When I did mine I used a socket and breaker bar to crack it loose, then a 3/8 ratchet to run the nut off. Be sure to oil the threads, it helps.

 

Thanks all.. I wound up taking the mount brackets off the engine side after removing old mounts.. securing new mounts on bottom brackets, then reattaching engine side brackets and securing top mount bolts after lowering jack.. that was ridiculous lol but you all led me in the right direct.. many thanks