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Sheared off my Driver side tranny mount. the one by teh intake, well im gettin it fixed shortly and ive ehard this is a pretty common problem, QUESTION IS can i get a better stronger bolt than what was int ehre so it dont happen again. also how do u think teh mecnahic can fix it its sheared straight off!
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This is a common problem with that mount.
A stronger bolt should do the trick.
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that same bolt broke on my 99 cougar and i just put a grade8 bolt on it from NAPA and it is still holdin
1999 Cougar V6 MTX
SVT UIM/LIM/65mm TB, I/H/E, Fidanza/SPEC III/Torsen, Koni/GC's, 19" Icon wheels w/ Pirelli rubber, NX Wet Kit
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what about the huge rubber thing. how do ui keep it in
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That is part of the mount.
If you are missing the retainer,
then you may have to buy a new mount.
Pete...
2004 Mercury Marauder 300A
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I broke mine as well. $145 for a new one from Germany and about 15 minutes of my time to replace it.
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but how do i get teh sheard stud out?
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Depending on where it broke, you might be able to grip it enough with vise grips to get it out. Otherwise, you will probably have to drill it, and perhaps use an easy-out tool.
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There is three bolts that bolt the mount to the wheelwell and three to the tranny.
I never tried to get the bolt out so I don't know.
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Actually, you should use a grade 5 bolt (8.8 metric grade) instead of a grade 8 (10.9 metric). Although grade 8's can handle a stronger clamping load, they are notoriously brittle and can be sheared off very easily. Grade 5's are a lot better at handling shearing loads.
I had the very same problem with my SVT. The stock bolt is a grade 8 bolt. I simply removed what was left and replaced it with a grade 5. I have not had any problems since.
Timothy Grimes
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