Hi Geoff, thanks for the info on the motor mount.. I'll give that a try. Where exactly do you place the jack under the car to lift the engine? I don't want to put it under something that will break/bend etc and make the situation worse.. not sure if I've been in touch with you before but I'm originally from Brewarrina, NSW but I've been living in the US for the last 45 years.. where are you located in Australia. Thanks, Jim.