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> twisted engine?, engine & transmission are rotated a bit to the driver's side
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post Jun 28 2012, 03:00 PM
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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.

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post Jun 28 2012, 03:04 PM
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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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post Jun 28 2012, 03:05 PM
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Either your mounts are bad / damaged / ?? or the body is twisted.
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post Jun 28 2012, 03:14 PM
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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

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post Jun 28 2012, 03:22 PM
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ok, found it. see pics below. this does not look cheap.

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post Jun 28 2012, 03:33 PM
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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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post Jun 28 2012, 03:36 PM
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QUOTE(SLITS @ Jun 28 2012, 01:05 PM) *

Either your mounts are bad / damaged / ?? or the body is twisted.

Missing or loose left transmission mounting bolt ?
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post Jun 28 2012, 03:40 PM
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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?
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post Jun 28 2012, 03:50 PM
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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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post Jun 28 2012, 03:53 PM
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Easy fix, you will have it up and running in a day

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post Jun 28 2012, 03:54 PM
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QUOTE(MarkS @ Jun 28 2012, 04:40 PM) *

QUOTE(jmill @ Jun 28 2012, 05:33 PM) *

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.
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post Jun 28 2012, 03:57 PM
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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?
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post Jun 28 2012, 04:04 PM
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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.

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post Jun 28 2012, 04:09 PM
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ok, thank you.
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post Jun 28 2012, 04:37 PM
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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.
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post Jun 28 2012, 04:47 PM
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Got it, thanks.
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post Jun 28 2012, 07:35 PM
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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.


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QUOTE(jmill @ Jun 28 2012, 06:35 PM) *

QUOTE(MarkS @ Jun 28 2012, 04:57 PM) *

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
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post Jun 28 2012, 09:19 PM
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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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post Jun 28 2012, 09:25 PM
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I'm amazed you were able to select all 5 gears.
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