twisted engine?, engine & transmission are rotated a bit to the driver's side |
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twisted engine?, engine & transmission are rotated a bit to the driver's side |
MarkS |
Jun 28 2012, 03:00 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 10-October 11 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 13,656 Region Association: South East States |
Replacing my Monza muffler with something quieter and noticed one side of the exhaust was a good bit lower than the other. Once the exhaust was removed, it seems the whole engine + transmission is rotated a bit towards the driver's side.
Any clue as to why this would happen? Pics below. Thanks in advance. Mark |
TargaToy |
Jun 28 2012, 03:04 PM
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-NONSOLIS RADIOS SEDIOUIS FULMINA MITTO- Group: Members Posts: 696 Joined: 26-March 10 From: DelMarVa Peninsula Member No.: 11,509 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Has your left transmission ear broken loose from the mount? Is it bolted into place without the bushing between the right ear and the bottom of the trunk?
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SLITS |
Jun 28 2012, 03:05 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
Either your mounts are bad / damaged / ?? or the body is twisted.
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jsayre914 |
Jun 28 2012, 03:14 PM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,202 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
take a picture of the rear of the tranny looking up at the mount, you may even be missing some harware
also from the top of the engine does the tin line up on both sides or can you get your fingers in there. Scarry (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
MarkS |
Jun 28 2012, 03:22 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 10-October 11 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 13,656 Region Association: South East States |
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jmill |
Jun 28 2012, 03:33 PM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Looks like it's been fixed before. It's not as bad as you would think. Dr. Evil can hook you up with parts. I have two nose (or is it tail on a teener) cones hanging around my garage. I'm sure others closer to you have spares. I'd check the front engine mounts too. The rubber may be torn up.
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rgalla9146 |
Jun 28 2012, 03:36 PM
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MarkS |
Jun 28 2012, 03:40 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 10-October 11 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 13,656 Region Association: South East States |
Looks like it's been fixed before. It's not as bad as you would think. Dr. Evil can hook you up with parts. I have two nose (or is it tail on a teener) cones hanging around my garage. I'm sure others closer to you have spares. I'd check the front engine mounts too. The rubber may be torn up. It does look like it may have been welded before. What does the fix involve? Replacing the nose/tail? |
TheCabinetmaker |
Jun 28 2012, 03:50 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Replace it. Has the car been in a wreck? That is usually what happens when it gets in hit the rear or from one side. Have two here with both sides snapped on impact.
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jsayre914 |
Jun 28 2012, 03:53 PM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,202 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Easy fix, you will have it up and running in a day
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) No kidding, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) |
Bartlett 914 |
Jun 28 2012, 03:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Looks like it's been fixed before. It's not as bad as you would think. Dr. Evil can hook you up with parts. I have two nose (or is it tail on a teener) cones hanging around my garage. I'm sure others closer to you have spares. I'd check the front engine mounts too. The rubber may be torn up. It does look like it may have been welded before. What does the fix involve? Replacing the nose/tail? Looks like the transmission has been neglected. It can be changed in the car but I would suggest sending it out or do a swap. I am guessing you are way overdue for an oil change. |
MarkS |
Jun 28 2012, 03:57 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 10-October 11 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 13,656 Region Association: South East States |
Has not been in a wreck as far as I know.
Ok, so I need to replace the tail cone. Where does on find one? Should I look for a used one? (note my "newbie" status) Also, what else should I do while I'm back there? New rubber mounts? Anything else? |
jsayre914 |
Jun 28 2012, 04:04 PM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,202 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Has not been in a wreck as far as I know. Ok, so I need to replace the tail cone. Where does on find one? Should I look for a used one? (note my "newbie" status) Also, what else should I do while I'm back there? New rubber mounts? Anything else? First post a WTB/ ad for the parts then send a PM to Dr. Evil Mike is a way cool guy, and he has one for sure. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
MarkS |
Jun 28 2012, 04:09 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 10-October 11 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 13,656 Region Association: South East States |
ok, thank you.
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Valy |
Jun 28 2012, 04:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 6-April 10 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 11,573 Region Association: Northern California |
Since the ear broke twice in the same place there are 2 possibilities:
1. bad welding the first time 2. there is some stress on that ear due to body deformation. Make sure this is not the case before you make the repair and brake it again. |
MarkS |
Jun 28 2012, 04:47 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 10-October 11 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 13,656 Region Association: South East States |
Got it, thanks.
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jmill |
Jun 28 2012, 07:35 PM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Also, what else should I do while I'm back there? New rubber mounts? Anything else? Check your front engine mounts. I think they're torn up putting extra stress on the left ear. Attached image(s) |
G e o r g e |
Jun 28 2012, 07:49 PM
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Dr Group: Members Posts: 1,905 Joined: 20-September 05 From: Southern Cal Member No.: 4,832 Region Association: None |
Also, what else should I do while I'm back there? New rubber mounts? Anything else? Check your front engine mounts. I think they're torn up putting extra stress on the left ear. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) that was my first thought |
underthetire |
Jun 28 2012, 09:19 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
Think you should change both the motor mounts and trans mounts. You don't want to go through this twice if you can avoid it.
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TargaToy |
Jun 28 2012, 09:25 PM
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-NONSOLIS RADIOS SEDIOUIS FULMINA MITTO- Group: Members Posts: 696 Joined: 26-March 10 From: DelMarVa Peninsula Member No.: 11,509 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I'm amazed you were able to select all 5 gears.
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