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Post by 71se3834v on Aug 16, 2021 20:59:22 GMT -5
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Post by jeremy on Aug 17, 2021 0:50:57 GMT -5
I can tell you that the rubber bushing should be bonded like hell to the shell. Obviously it wasn't glued in right, if at all.
From what I gather, everyone is having trouble with replacement transmission mounts. And parts in general, but when I searched for my replacement mount I couldn't come up with a definitely-good brand. People are having new mounts die on the first drive.
I have that Energy Suspension bushing, but not installed in the car yet. It's my backup plan for if/when the stock replacement fails. If I were you I would try it, although I don't know what keeps it from doing the same thing as your failed bushing. The Energy Suspension bushing installs into your original bracket. By whatever means you can, you remove the rubber bushing (should be easy with your replacement bushing, since the rubber is already sliding out!), then the Energy Suspension Bushing pushes into the shell from each side. It really does seem like it should pop out though, but it has to work somehow . . .
Poly is supposed to have a problem with slapping and banging, if not lubed perfectly. I can't remember if any lubricant is included with the bushing or not. There's a trick where you wrap the lubed bushing with teflon tape. You could search YouTube for poly lubing videos.
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Post by Nacho-RT74 on Aug 17, 2021 3:08:16 GMT -5
Yes, poly kits include a silicone lubricant for mounting. That was at least on the control arms setup I got from energy suspension.
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Post by DynoDave on Aug 17, 2021 16:37:37 GMT -5
From what I gather, everyone is having trouble with replacement transmission mounts. And parts in general, but when I searched for my replacement mount I couldn't come up with a definitely-good brand. People are having new mounts die on the first drive. I'd have to agree with this statement. In the GM 3rd gen. F-body world, engine mounts are a problem. The fail, and collapse. With tight engine compartments, this often creates real fitment issues with headers, cradle, steering, etc. |
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Post by 71se3834v on Aug 17, 2021 20:27:31 GMT -5
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Post by jeremy on Aug 17, 2021 21:46:05 GMT -5
Wish I'd known about that one a few months ago. The metal is about twice as thick as on most replacement mounts. |
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Post by Nacho-RT74 on Aug 18, 2021 3:08:52 GMT -5
The metal thicknes is not really a problem on the tranny mount like would be on the engine mounts.
Honestly I can't talk a lot about the issues you are having with the slipping bushing. Never have known of anybody having that problem in Vzla and I can assure you we don't get USA made parts. I recall mine being from India.
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Post by 71se3834v on Aug 18, 2021 7:02:52 GMT -5
Wish I'd known about that one a few months ago. The metal is about twice as thick as on most replacement mounts. Trying to find that one locally but not having any luck. Classic Industries uses their own part # on it whereas the kit with 2 bushings and spacer they use the manufacturer # making it easier to find. Nobody locally even sells the Anchor brand mount I bought years ago. |
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Post by jeremy on Aug 18, 2021 20:09:53 GMT -5
I didn't have those side pieces and I'd guess my setup was stock, based on the rotted condition of the rubber in the mount I took out.
As bad as that rubber was, it was bonded so well to the bushing sleeve and the inner metal rod that I could not push that metal rod out using a bushing removal kit and my super-effin-powerful Dewalt impact wrench. The rubber would deform over and then rebound back to normal.
Simply put, if the glue is good there should not be any sliding happening.
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