Thom,
I can help you on the trans mount as I've done that one. They tend to go
quicker because they are the recipient of a continuous oil shower from the
less than oil tight rear seals.
You will have to remove the transmission cover from inside the car. You may
have to remove the seats to get at all the screws. You will then be able to
get at the bolts holding the mount onto the transmission. The bolts holding
it to the frame can be reached from underneath. Put the car on stands and
then use the floor jack to lift the transmission just high enough to relieve
the weight on the mount and you will be able to slip it out.
I haven't done the front ones on the TR3A yet, but I remember doing them on
a number of cars back around the time the TR3a was new and always just took
the weight off the mounts with a floor jack. Looks like that would work
here as well. Put a 2x4 or some other board on the jack to spread the
forces across the oil pan before jacking.
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: thom kuby <thomkuby@iwvisp.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Cc: <ednelson@ridgenet.net>; <british-cars@autox.team.net>;
<vintage-race@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2000 4:08 AM
Subject: The latest on "shimmy saga"
>
> Guys,
> First off, a sincere thanks to all of you who have responded to my
> continuing shimmy saga. Per suggestion from many of you folks, I have
> since taken another look at the driveline, mounts, etc.
>
> OK...since the last time we spoke, I have put the TR3A back up on stands
> and checked out the driveline and...
>
> lo and behold..we've got a couple of broken mounts: one engine mount and
> the trans mount are both toast.
>
> So, we need to change all those...
>
> My questions are:
> 1. where is the best source for new good mounts?
> 1a. is there a good aftermarket solution/alternative to using these
rubber
> jobs? or do I want to stay with the stock, rubber setup?
> 2. What's the easiest way to change 'em out? My thinking was to "unload"
> the motor with a shop jack, reach in there and switch 'em - am I right on
> this one? or do I need to use an overhead hoist? (which I'll need to
> rent...but that's ok)
> 3. Who's had the pleasure of doing this task? (see question 2) I could use
> the coaching here.
>
> Again, the car's owner and I thank you in advance...
>
> Happy Fourth of July
>
> Cheers
> Thom Kuby
> Porsche freak, with a TR3 in his garage...still
>
>
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