5kcstq heat shield, and aligning motor/tranny assembly

[auditude at get.net]

Thanks Pat.

I'll check into that.  After the mishap with the typo-ed
pressure plate torque values in the Bentley, I'm starting to
see it more as a guide than the bible. :-)

Actually, there is a typo in either the owner's manual to my
Saturn, or the Chilton's for the same.  Instead of listing
103ftlbs, it incorrectly lists 130ftlbs!

I am still interested in the best way to actually align the
motor/tranny.

Since the Bentley calls out a spec for front/rear spacing,
then it sounds like the alignment procedure is something more
than letting the engine jiggle its way correct.

Actually, I wouldn't mind some tips on getting the right side
engine mount loosened.  Any tricks to that, anyone?

Thanks,

Ken

On 17 Apr 2002 at 15:51, Pat Korach wrote:
>
> Also remember Bentley tells you that the tranny has to be aligned
> front to rear. Check Bentley for measurements.<snip>
>
> bauditude at get.net wrote:
>
<snip>
> > [re: '88 5kcstq clutch/rack job]
<snip>
> > I find that I should align the motor/tranny assembly, as the
> > rear mount bolts are crooked and the tranny yoke is visible
> > not centered.  I heard one/the way to do this is to loosen all
> > mounts, run the engine to vibrate it into place, then tighten
> > the mounts.  Does this seem right?<snip>