Date:         Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:34:54 -0400
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
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Hey Neil,

When I replaced my front tranny mount, there was no real gap between
the bracket and frame.
Is there something on the frame or bracket keeping them apart or maybe
a warped bracket?

FWIW when my mount failed the rubber surrounding the big bolt was
separated from the outer rubber piece. New one went on with no gap.

John Meeks
'91 MultiVan

Vanagon Rescue Squad
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon-Rescue-Squad74.htm

On 4/15/10, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> .... more than 1/8" ?
>
> Re: the WBX transmission I've installed in my '81.
>
> As anticipated, the front bracket on transmission sounds like it's
> contacting frame under load. i.e. going uphill I hear the engine
> vibrate through to cab.
>
> How much room should there be between transmission front bracket and frame?
>
> I see ~ 1/8" .
>
> Pretty sure the rubber in mount is ok.
>
> Neil.
>
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>
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>
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>


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John Meeks
'91 Multivan
Northern Michigan

Vanagon Rescue Squad
www.vanagonauts.com