what tranny swap problems with solid motor mounts

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Nov 8, 2011 | 05:57 PM

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what tranny swap problems with solid motor mounts

Im gonna be swapping to a 80e from my 60e in the future but i have solid motor and tranny mounts. What problems will I run into swapping tranny with solid motor mounts cause i hear its a pita.

Nov 8, 2011 | 08:30 PM

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It'll be hard (impossible?) to access the top bolts of the engine/trans if the **** isn't tilted back.

Nov 8, 2011 | 10:22 PM

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Gonna have to drop the k member a few inches to get to the trans bolts. Simply loosening the motor stands will not accomplish jack.

Nov 8, 2011 | 11:31 PM