Re: Turbo/motor mount shield questions (type44)

["frank j. bauer" <frankbauer@thevine.net>]

At 05:20 PM 6/29/99 EDT, Myke456@aol.com wrote:
>I have a few questions regarding shielding turbo heat from the rt motor
mount 
>on type 44 vehicles (87 5kcstq). After replacing mounts, I realized that the 
>shroud between the motor mount and the turbo (under air box) was corroded 
>away, leaving a direct heat path, resulting in that "hot rubbery" smell
after 
>running the engine. Therefore I'm looking to replace the shield. After 
>consulting EDKA, I have the following questions for anyone who's been down 
>this path:
>
>1) Is this the correct part?--Page 21-30 (titled-turbo/wastegate) shows what 
>might be this shroud, #33 in diagram-P/N 035,145,782, has a thermoswitch 
>mounted on it in the diagram.
this is the wastegate shield.
not what you're looking for...

>2) Will removing the airbox provide enough access to replace this? Seems
like 
>a simple bolts out/ bolts in procedure.
if ind it easiest to access through the fender well.
remove the plastic fender liner and it's right there...

>3) What's this "cover plate for bonded rubber mount" shown on page 22-10 
>(titled-securing parts for engine),#24 in diagram-shows 2 part numbers 
>depending on year. This piece wasn't on the original mount. Perhaps it's an 
>"add on"? Or used as a "repair" piece when replacing the original mounts? 
>Does it go between the mount and the support? Any ideas?
that's what you're looking for.
the "bonded rubber mount" refers to tha engine mount.
if you don't recognise it, you must have lost a lot of your original to the
infamous nys road salt.

frank