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I had the same issue on the last water pump R&R, i loosen all the bolts on the motor plate and installed all the bolt before torqueing them, yes have to support the engine to do it and loosen the mount bolts..
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I remember when I replaced my water pump I had a hard time getting that bolt back in, lined up right.
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I was under the car today to inspect the exhaust system.
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I know the torque value will change a little due to the coating but any knowed issue in aluminum block?
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I had the same issue on the last water pump R&R, i loosen all the bolts on the motor plate and installed all the bolt before torqueing them, yes have to support the engine to do it and loosen the mount bolts..
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Hi everyone
I was under the car today to inspect the exhaust system.
A bolt is missing from the engine carrier plate.
Ask me how I missed that one... Im wrenching on this car on a daily basis....
The small one in the bottom that goes through the exhaust braket:
Im not really concerned about the missing bolt in itself but my understanding is that it goes thought the exhaust braket, engine carrier plate and engine block.
The bolt is not broken inside it just seems that the last owner or his mechanic never put it back....
So judging by the look of it it seems that my engine has move a little bit further down then it should.
The first diameter you see is the exhaust braket but the second one behind it is the carrier plate and the hole is the engine block
The pictures are not telling much but there no way I could just buy a new bolt and thread it in directly.
I would have to raise the engine by +/- 1/16th while the engine carrier plate is loose.
Im not in panic mode just yet as I know the other engine carrier plate holes / bolts doesnt have much play all around.
I know Im asking the obvious but should I dismantle everything to re-align the engine ASAP?
Do you think this create stress point on the transmission mount , rubber shaft joint and driveshaft (c4s)?
Yes, you do have to support the engine with a jack, loosen the carrier bolts (not remove) then see if you can line that up. I remember when I replaced my water pump I had a hard time getting that bolt back in, lined up right. You might even have to drop your engine mount nuts down a couple of threads as well.
I had the same issue on the last water pump R&R, i loosen all the bolts on the motor plate and installed all the bolt before torqueing them, yes have to support the engine to do it and loosen the mount bolts..
Thanks guys
It would be "easily" done now that I have my Custom made maple engine supporting braket 2000, hydraulic jack and 2 adjustables jack stand (bolt with acme thread) on each side.
I think I found the "part" I need in my mix and match metric bolts. PN: 900-378-188-09
8.8 M6x20
Is there a problem if the bolt is Zinc treated?!
I know the torque value will change a little due to the coating but any knowed issue in aluminum block?
Dealer is at an hour from my place, stores around dont carry this type of bolt and I dont want to go to work during vacation ahahah
I will have to get the torque value and I will probably do everything tommorrow morning.
I will inspect everything as I traveled 150kms since WP service with the engine misplaced like this...
Again no idea how I missed that one.
Not proud of myself...
The only good point is I never feel any difference before/after at any rpms, no unusal noises and so on.
