Jacking up E36 engine

How high can I jack my engine without causing trouble? One of the engine mounts just does not want to go in. I dropped the subframe slightly. Totally out of my comfort zone. Should I put mounts in one side at a time or align both up together?
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M44 318is. 10

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Originally Posted by Lucifer

How high can I jack my engine without causing trouble? One of the engine mounts just does not want to go in. I dropped the subframe slightly. Totally out of my comfort zone. Should I put mounts in one side at a time or align both up together?
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M44 318is. 10

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Here's a guide.

http://www.bmwforums.info/3-series-guides/1726-bmw-e36-engine-mount-change-guide-how.html

Thanks for guide but I know how to change them. You can skip taking out the fan lol
Suppose I can jack it up a bit higher based on where his is it without too much more trouble?

Change one side at a time you can jack fairly high to get them out just watch wires and pipes etc

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Originally Posted by cambo

Change one side at a time you can jack fairly high to get them out just watch wires and pipes etc

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Reply good to know just afraid I would cause damage by jacking up too far.
I have disconnected anything that is causing grief. Will be back at it tomorrow :)