Transmission in sideways..........

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  1. nickmav70

    nickmav70 Nick Maverick

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    Not sure then...I thought you had a 250...lol sorry
     
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    Sorry, really stupid and obvious I know, but by looking at that pic, is it possible the jack is pulling/pulled it to that side as you jacked it up?

    If not, I'd say it's time to start looking hard at those motor mounts. Sounds like you may have gotten a 1 in a million defective one.
     
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    nickmav70 Nick Maverick

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    That crossed my mind too but the jack rolls freely.... I will double check the motor mounts next time I go to where the car is...


    Thanks everyone :Handshake
     
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    I'd loosen all the bolts on the stands and the through bolts on the mounts, then pull the tranny around to line it up, tighten it down first, then tighten everything else back.
     
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    That's a good idea... Thanks I'll try it
     
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    Update: after loosening all the mounting bolts, grinding some of the bolt holes out, and some persuasion.... I got it to line up correctly... Thanks everyone for your suggestions... :clap:
     
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