Waterdriver
Goblin Guru
Can you post a pic to show what you describing?
Is it the horizontal tube running between the strut towers?
Is it the horizontal tube running between the strut towers?
Tony
Well-Known Member
You got it. The bar above the engine.
Waterdriver
Goblin Guru
I'm not at home at the moment to verify, but I'm pretty sure that tube should be straight.
Did you lay a straight edge on that tube to verify what your seeing? With all the tubes around there, sometimes it can cause an optical illusion.
Not saying your not seeing it bowed, just hoping that it's not.
Did you lay a straight edge on that tube to verify what your seeing? With all the tubes around there, sometimes it can cause an optical illusion.
Not saying your not seeing it bowed, just hoping that it's not.
Tony
Well-Known Member
I had a digital angle finder, which I put at each end and at the middle, and the ends were about 1.5 degrees off from the center.
Karter2026
Goblin Guru
I would say you need to use a straight edge. If the angle gauge was turned slightly it will read an angle.
Briann1177
Goblin Guru
On page 7 you mentioned having issues with the engine mounts and spacers. Are you sure everything is correct with that?
Tony
Well-Known Member
I had the same thought, I don't think it'll make too much of a difference. Unrelated, is that the stock turbo for your engine? The compressor outlet is different than mine. Also, it looks like you have a lot more clearance between the engine and the strut bar than I do.
I did that yesterday. I didn't get a picture, but it was about 1/8" difference between ends and center. Again, though, I don't think it matters too much.
I'm still not 100% sure. Like I mentioned above, it seems like the valve cover and frame are at the same angle, so if that is how it's supposed to be, then I guess it's right.
I did get the subframe out yesterday and measured it, and it's definitely square. So unless the trans mount brackets are bent, I don't think that's the issue.
Last edited:
Tony
Well-Known Member
Yeah, I see that now, looking back at my pics. I just didn't remember there being a flange on the compressor outlet, had it in my head that it was one piece.
Tony
Well-Known Member
Good news, I reinstalled the subframe last night and got everything to bolt up. At least with the factory rear trans mount - solid one is still way off. I installed everything in a different order that made it possible to use a little persuasion to line up the last couple bolts. Instead of installing the subframe completely first, I just put in one rear bolt, then installed the front trans mount, the other rear bolt, the rear trans mount, and finished with the two front carriage bolts. By the time I got to the last bolt, it was about 1/2" off, but the angle was fine, so I was able to ratchet strap into alignment. I'm glad that's done, just in time for the next (and hopefully last) shipment from DF today... according to UPS...
Tony
Well-Known Member
I hadn't talked to them about it, but they definitely seemed off. Like I said, I got the front one to work, though it could certainly have been easier, but the rear was nowhere close.
Tony
Well-Known Member
The package was just the new trans mounts, so I'll get those test-fitted.I've got a package arriving today from them, I'll wait and see what's in it first
Tony
Well-Known Member
Been a while since I updated, it's been a whirlwind couple months. I did replace the trans mounts with the new ones and they fit fine. Got the rear axles, brakes, and suspension mostly buttoned up. I don't have a mount for the parking brake cable made up yet and I need to put on the tie rods, but I got interrupted by my Volvo DD blowing out an exhaust valve. 2 weeks later, it's fixed, but I've also retrieved a bunch more stuff from my old house finally, so I need to spend time organizing all that too. Unfortunately, my motivation is stifled by the continued wait for the rest of my kit parts. I've been waiting on exhaust, intercooler bracket, and a few other intake pieces for quite a while. I think once I get all the wiring finished up, it'll be a big hurdle and I'll be a lot more encouraged though.