How bad is this?, unsupported engine |
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How bad is this?, unsupported engine |
ericoneal |
Jul 23 2017, 07:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 320 Joined: 13-August 12 From: Crestwood, KY Member No.: 14,795 Region Association: South East States |
I've been working to replace the throw-out bearing in my transmission and all has been going well until today. Got the transmission removed from the car and supported the rear of the engine with a floor jack. (all jacks stands were being used to hold the car up) Got called away, by kids and family stuff, and discovered tonight that the jack had failed! (I know I know) ANyway, the engine back was sagging about 4-5 inches and was unsupported.
I cant see anything blatantly wrong with the engine mounts up front, is there something I should look for as far as potential damage? Think it will be OK? Neighbors jack stand is under it now.. |
ericoneal |
Jul 24 2017, 08:06 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 320 Joined: 13-August 12 From: Crestwood, KY Member No.: 14,795 Region Association: South East States |
Got it. Will check the mounts if/when I get the transmission back in. Tried with two jackstands, think I need three. Cant keep it stable enough to mate with the engine with only two.
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bdstone914 |
Jul 24 2017, 08:35 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,524 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
Got it. Will check the mounts if/when I get the transmission back in. Tried with two jackstands, think I need three. Cant keep it stable enough to mate with the engine with only two. Was this on a tail or side shift car? either way check the motor mounts. The side shift mounts tear easily on their own. If on a side shift car the bar to mount brackets will bend but that is not a big deal. Why not drop the engine while you are this close? Only two bolts and the fuel and electrical connections. |
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