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Erben914 |
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Hey guys I need some advice. My engine bar is bent backwards towards the rear of the car. The bar itself looks fine, but the two bolts are angled about 60 degrees instead of 90. My shift linkage is rubbing but isn't causing any problems.
My question is... Should I use a big pry bar and bent it back to vertical or do I need to drop the bar and do something at the mount area? I don't want to weaken the bolts or the mounts more. Are the mounts rubber and they just need to be re seated? Thanks for any help |
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McMark |
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914 Freak! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None ![]() |
Best way to completely remedy this issue:
1. support the engine with a jack stand. 2. Remove the engine bar completely. 3. Remove the rubber engine mounts and visually inspect the rubber as well as the steel brackets bolted to the engine case. Replace as necessary. 4. remove the outer brackets from the body and straighten with a large punch (drift actually) and sledge hammer. 5. visually inspect the bar itself for bent ends. The bar can actually be bent/twisted pretty easily. A large vice securely mounted to a bench and a crescent wrench should be all that's necessary to straighten. 6. Reinstall all straightened pieces, don't torque/tighten anything until all bolts are in place to eliminate pre-loading. |
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