Re: Trans Mount Sliding Around on Caprice

Apr 08, 2004 2 Replies


That would indicate the rear mount is separated. If you can


>move it that much, I would almost bet you have a failed
>engine mount also. A bad engine mount can cause the rear
>mount early failure. The left side is the one that usually
>fails. The way to check is to open the hood so you can see
>the engine or have someone watch for you from the side.
>Hold the brake firmly with the trans in drive. Slowly open
>the throttle and watch the engine on the left side for lift.
>More than a half inch or so under hard throttle would
>indicate a bad mount. It has a feature that will limiti how
>far up it can travel before it is mechanically restrained
>for safety reasons..
>

Thanks. I took it back to the shop and they tightened up the 2 bolts that go up thru the mount into the trans. They were both way loose, as in a couple inches loose, meaning the mech probably forgot to tighten them when he installed the mount !! No charge.


Thanks.



Wow, they didn't charge you for something they should have done in the first place? How nice. I guess there still are nice people in the world.

Someone actually practicing:

"Customer Service again"

Refinish King

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