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Have a question guys, putting my engine back in(or up) and it looks good with regards to the alignment of the subframe bolts etc but the top trans mount (3 bolts) seem to be alittle "off". If I force it a little, it seems like the bolts ontop of the tranny will go through the holes but I'm worried about the alignment of it all when it's done and all the bolts are tightened etc.
Is there an way to "make sure" that everything is aligned properly? I keep imagining that when I try to drive the car, all I'm going to hear is grinding and things breaking from it not being straight or something. I maybe being silly here as I have no idea as this is the first time I have EVER removed and replaced an engine/trans.
I know it was a HUGE task I took on but I didn't have a choice as the money was just WAY to much to have a shop do it. I think I have done good so far, just last minute jitters I guess.
If there is any help you guys or anyone else can give me, any pointers on making sure everything is straight etc I would really appreciate it.
p.s. I did take lots of pitures before/during and after I dropped the subframe which I keep comparing against and it all looks good from what I can see.
Simon W. Las Vegas.
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I ran into a similar problem with my Zetec when I was replacing the powertrain mounts. My solution was to loosen all the mounts slightly and get all the bolts in then tighten everything down. I did have to nudge my engine over a little to get everything into place. It's been running for 30,000 miles and no trouble from that so far. Also the only thing I could see having trouble with that would be the Axles and the belt clearance to the passengers side inner fender well. Hope this helps.
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Do you have the factory CD?
They have a section that details the alignment tool (think solid "precision" mount for the front lower tranny mount) that holds the engine in place so you can get the top-side engine mounts bolted up correctly.
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Don't remember who did this (this forum; not too long ago), but somebody experimented with engine mount alignment & found that it seemed to affect the degree of engine vibration felt in the vehicle but didn't seem to affect drivability at all (this is not to say that alignment isn't important!)....maybe the search function will lead you to the topic.....my .02 cents :rolleyes:
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Originally posted by ABNeg:
maybe the search function will lead you to the topic.....my .02 cents :rolleyes: Sorry, did't mean to waist your time :rolleyes:
Simon W. Las Vegas.
96 SE V6 MTX Tereador Red (1st Blown Engine, better be the last!)
1999 SVT Engine
SVT Exhaust w/custom DTM Tips and optimized Y-pipe and no Res (thanks to Po-Jay!). LSD Quaife(thanks to Terry!), SCA CAI w/KKM, Grizzly clutch, FMS 9mm wires, Airknights custom short shifter.
"You can only get more rice at one time by ordering Chinese" - Davo7SVT
"it's only nuts and bolts" - Terry Haines
"Drive it like you stole it" - Me!
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