Josh C.
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- August 28, 2011
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- Live in: Santa Ana, CA - - - From: Oshawa, Ontario
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1998 Mounty v8 AWD
Figured out why my whole drivelive would bang and twist when I put it in reverse, the two motor mount studs from the engine to the motor mounts had snapped off (passenger side). I need some opinions.
I took it to Jerry's broken drill and tap removal in Santa Ana (http://www.brokentap.com/). He looked at it and there isn't enough clearance to get the broken studs out without the engine being removed. I want to avoid this because of the cost and PITA factor.
My other thought was to weld new studs to the block but a few people recommended that welding a hardened steel bolt to cast iron its difficult and might not work
the mobile mechanic told me about engine straps. That I might be able to attache a strap to a block bolt and the other end of the strap to the frame. This seems like the easiest and cheapest route. Has anyone done this? Where did you get the straps from? What kind are they?
Thanks
I took it to Jerry's broken drill and tap removal in Santa Ana (http://www.brokentap.com/). He looked at it and there isn't enough clearance to get the broken studs out without the engine being removed. I want to avoid this because of the cost and PITA factor.
My other thought was to weld new studs to the block but a few people recommended that welding a hardened steel bolt to cast iron its difficult and might not work
the mobile mechanic told me about engine straps. That I might be able to attache a strap to a block bolt and the other end of the strap to the frame. This seems like the easiest and cheapest route. Has anyone done this? Where did you get the straps from? What kind are they?
Thanks
