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Subject:Need the two lower studs that secure the transmission to the engine - No P# in ETKA
From:Christopher Gronski
Date:Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:12:32 -0400

Hi All,

I need the two lower studs that secure the transmission's clutch bell
housing to the engine. I can't find the part number in ETKA. The story
follows for those that have not read it.

Chris

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Despite the warning I should have recieved from the noise and vibration,
I was foolishly trying to limp to the next town having lost my exhaust. Then
I saw a puff of smoke out the rear window. I immediately pulled over and
shut the engine down just as the oil pressure buzzer came on. There was old
all over the rear hatch and underneith the two bottom bolts that hold the
engine to the transmission have sheered off. The engine moved backwards and
pierced the oil filter. I did shut the engine down quickly but the clutch
bell housing and exhaust both need replacing before I even know if my engine
is good.

Thanks,
Chris