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| StarBear |
 Jun 24 2026, 10:41 AM
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Had clutch replaced and shop didn’t reconnect the ground strap when putting the trans back up. Hence the sluggish starting issue. Couldn’t find where to connect it to the trans, so connected it to the engine mount bolt (ground confirmed; see pic). New OEM strap is same length as old. I’ve replaced it before but don’t think I used the engine mount. Where should it go on the trans?  |
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| JeffBowlsby |
Jun 24 2026, 01:10 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses & Beekeeper Group: Members Posts: 9,290 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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That ground strap attaches to a pressed-in threaded stud on the trunk floor immediately above the trans.
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| StarBear |
Jun 24 2026, 01:17 PM
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QUOTE(JeffBowlsby @ Jun 24 2026, 03:10 PM)  That ground strap attaches to a pressed-in threaded stud on the trunk floor immediately above the trans. Yes; that was still connected and visible. Anyone have a pic of the location where it connects to the trans? Still don’t see it. |
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| GregAmy |
Jun 24 2026, 01:29 PM
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Anyone have a pic of the location where it connects to the trans? Still don’t see it.[/quote]
It *really* doesn't matter which bolt/stud you attach it to, it just needs to be attached, but here a pic of the one on my race car using one of the top studs. And these types of grounds straps are common if you need/want more length.  |
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| StarBear |
Jun 24 2026, 01:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,321 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States
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[quote name='GregAmy' date='Jun 24 2026, 03:29 PM' post='3262659']
Anyone have a pic of the location where it connects to the trans? Still don’t see it.[/quote] It *really* doesn't matter which bolt/stud you attach it to, it just needs to be attached, but here a pic of the one on my race car using one of the top studs. And these types of grounds straps are common if you need/want more length. [/quote] Ahhh. That helps! Will check again. |
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StarBear Trans ground strap Jun 24 2026, 10:41 AM
GregAmy Concourse-wise I have no clue. But functionally, t... Jun 24 2026, 10:50 AM Luke M The ground strap attaches at the transmission tail... Jun 24 2026, 10:50 AM
StarBear
The ground strap attaches at the transmission tai... Jun 24 2026, 12:07 PM
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The ground strap attaches at the transmission tai... Jun 24 2026, 12:08 PM StarBear Thanks! Will look again. Jun 24 2026, 12:07 PM Jack Standz You were very fortunate that you didn't have a... Jun 24 2026, 12:15 PM StarBear
You were very fortunate that you didn't have ... Jun 24 2026, 01:19 PM |
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