My differential mounts did something strange yesterday. The metal
inserts pulled out of them. I replaced one of the mounts about a year
and a half ago. When it went out, it had completely torn away from the
mounting bolt, and the metal bracket was broken. I wouldn't be
surprised if the main reason the current problem happened is that one of
the mounts didn't have a washer below it. If only replaced one them
earlier, this would be it, since it definitely looks older. How likely
would I be risking damage to other parts if I reattached the mounting
bolts and made sure both mounts had washers under them? One of the bolts
will have to be replaced, since I just broke it off while trying to
tighten it more. However, the other seems to be intact. On this one the
weld broke loose some time before I bought the car, but the bolt seems to
be fine. The other one is still welded in place. How can I best remove
it, if I can at all, without removing the differential? I've already
tried putting vise grips on the exposed end in an attempt to twist the
bolt free, but the weld appars to be made of stronger stuff than I am.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Jim Ruwaldt
'72 TR6 CC79338U(being restored)
Bloomington, IN
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