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Might I have done some damage?

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by christopher, Apr 3, 2006.

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  1. christopher

    christopher Formula 3

    Nov 29, 2003
    1,136
    Ontario California
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    Christopher
    Got a quick question:

    Whilst R&R-ing my 79 308GTB engine mounts, I attempted to raise the engine 1-1/2 to 2" in an effort to clear the mounts and remove them from the bracket.

    I heard I "crack" sould from the exhaust system. My real concern is putting undue stress on the cv-axles by raising it that high, as I didn't uncouple them, leaving them in place.

    I found that if you only raise it 1/2" you can get to the mount brackets and undo the 4-nuts. It's a job, but it can be done!

    Appreciate you comments.

    Thank you, Chris.
     
  2. don_xvi

    don_xvi F1 Rookie

    Nov 1, 2003
    2,934
    Outside Detroit
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    Don the 16th
    Start her up & find out!!!

    Back in Ferrarichat with ever-helpful advice,
    Don

    Seriously, it could have been something cracking, or it could have just been something like a donut gasket letting go of its set of the last 30 years as the spring-loaded bolts absorbed the rotation of an exhaust joint.
     

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