Torque Axis Mount (Upper Engine Mount) Problem

kickflipjr · 03-05-2006, 12:48 AM

Well I have a problem right now. I own a 92 SL2 and all 3 of the studs of the Torque Axis Mount broke in the timing chain cover. I don't kny why it happened maybee i didn't tighten the bolts enough when i replaced it last year. Anyone have any ideas on how to get them out?

My other idea is to put the 91' engine mount system on my car (since it didn't have the tourque axis mount). Would this work?

Protour · 03-05-2006, 01:07 AM

Did they shear off flush with the block?

kickflipjr · 03-05-2006, 01:23 AM

Yes, nothing sticks out.

Cat Fuzz · 03-05-2006, 02:26 AM

You'll have to carefully drill into the center of each bolt and use an extractor to remove them.

Luke · 03-05-2006, 01:23 PM

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> Fm Kick Flip Jr <
> all 3 of the studs of the Torque Axis Mount broke in the timing chain cover. I don't kny why it happened maybe I didn't tighten the bolts enough
when i replaced it last year. <

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>Did they shear off flush with the block ?? <

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> Yes, nothing sticks out. <

Was it an after-market unit

It was my considerable concern when I put on such a unit, and the way it fit, resulted in that very issue. The harmonics of the engine could well result in the three studs being cut into, over time, due to the after-market unit not slipping on without any rubbing on the posts.

As I've mentioned before, I took the after-market off, and replaced it with a dealer unit. The OEM unit slipped on perfectly.

eljefino · 03-05-2006, 01:31 PM

you are lucky, in that your transmission bellhousing has vestigial mounting holes for the lower "shock absorber" 91 style mount. You would have to study a 91 subframe particularly the sub-radiator crossmember to see if this is feasible. And something's gonna need welding.

And don't forget the other mounts are different on 91 as well, like the lower mounts.

amazinghl · 03-05-2006, 01:36 PM

Drill and heil-coil them.

kickflipjr · 03-10-2006, 03:28 PM

OK, I got everything fixed now. I used the extractor. I got one stud out with a cold engine and the other two out with a warm engine (it seemed alot easier with a warm engine).

Now here is how they broke...

I got the part from auto-zone I stopped tightening
down the nuts when i felt decent resistence. I didn't realize i hat to tighten them down quite a bit more still. I few monthes later all the studs broke. I guess the one from the saturn dealer would of had a better fit.

I made shure everything was nice and tight this time.

thanks for the help!

03-05-2006, 12:48 AM	#1
kickflipjr Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 16	Torque Axis Mount (Upper Engine Mount) Problem Well I have a problem right now. I own a 92 SL2 and all 3 of the studs of the Torque Axis Mount broke in the timing chain cover. I don't kny why it happened maybee i didn't tighten the bolts enough when i replaced it last year. Anyone have any ideas on how to get them out? My other idea is to put the 91' engine mount system on my car (since it didn't have the tourque axis mount). Would this work?

03-05-2006, 01:07 AM	#2
Protour Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 53	Re: Torque Axis Mount (Upper Engine Mount) Problem Did they shear off flush with the block?

03-05-2006, 01:23 AM	#3
kickflipjr Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 16	Re: Torque Axis Mount (Upper Engine Mount) Problem Yes, nothing sticks out.

03-05-2006, 02:26 AM	#4
Cat Fuzz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 1,122 1992 SL2	Re: Torque Axis Mount (Upper Engine Mount) Problem You'll have to carefully drill into the center of each bolt and use an extractor to remove them.

03-05-2006, 01:31 PM	#6
eljefino Master Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Standish Maine Posts: 5,788 eljefino's Photos 1995 SW1 2000 SL1	Re: Was it an after-market unit ?? you are lucky, in that your transmission bellhousing has vestigial mounting holes for the lower "shock absorber" 91 style mount. You would have to study a 91 subframe particularly the sub-radiator crossmember to see if this is feasible. And something's gonna need welding. And don't forget the other mounts are different on 91 as well, like the lower mounts.

03-05-2006, 01:36 PM	#7
amazinghl Master Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 7,989	Re: Was it an after-market unit ?? Drill and heil-coil them. ... 85 GLH 367whp. http://www.saturnfans.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2261629#post2261629 00 Insight 72mpg

03-10-2006, 03:28 PM	#8
kickflipjr Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 16	Re: Torque Axis Mount (Upper Engine Mount) Problem OK, I got everything fixed now. I used the extractor. I got one stud out with a cold engine and the other two out with a warm engine (it seemed alot easier with a warm engine). Now here is how they broke... I got the part from auto-zone I stopped tightening down the nuts when i felt decent resistence. I didn't realize i hat to tighten them down quite a bit more still. I few monthes later all the studs broke. I guess the one from the saturn dealer would of had a better fit. I made shure everything was nice and tight this time. thanks for the help!

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