Date:         Fri, 4 Jun 2004 20:50:59 -0400
Reply-To:     Jonathan Farrugia <jfarrugi@UMICH.EDU>
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From:         Jonathan Farrugia <jfarrugi@UMICH.EDU>
Subject:      Re: How do you know if the front tranny mount needs replacing?
Comments: To: Doug in Calif <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET>
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the most labor intensive way is to pull the mount and look for separation
and cracking of the rubber where it is bonded to the metal ring.

jonathan

On Fri, 4 Jun 2004, Doug in Calif wrote:

> What is the test for the front tranny mount to determine if it needs
replacing?.
>
> Trying to get this "bucking" situation under control and wondering if
the front mount could be part of  the culprit.
>
> I installed all 4 new rear crossmember mounts with the trans rebuild.
>

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