76 cabra 2 need help

alan101 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-07-09, 07:45 PM

hello a few weeks ago and i came across a problem with my cobra the engine is shifted to the left! can anyone tell me what some problems could be?

**Wart** · #2 (**permalink**) 09-07-09, 08:24 PM

About 1 inch to the left?

alan101 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-07-09, 09:37 PM

i would say from 1 - 3 inchs!

**dmoody** · #4 (**permalink**) 09-08-09, 08:26 AM

That's the way they were manufactured so it is normal... don't worry about it.

david

alan101 · #5 (**permalink**) 09-08-09, 10:46 AM

are you sure because its just it looks like the engine will hit the side of the car when i start it? the pass side!

**dmoody** · #6 (**permalink**) 09-08-09, 03:17 PM

If my memory serves me well, the engine is offset slightly to the passenger's side. This is a problem most II owner's run into when they try to make a hoodscoop functional. However that said, your engine should not hit the passenger frame rail when you start it up. If it does, then check your motor mounts.

david

alan101 · #7 (**permalink**) 09-08-09, 04:38 PM

could it be a tranny mount? i just redid both motor mounts someone was telling me it could be tranny mount but i thought i would ask someone else first?

**Wart** · #8 (**permalink**) 09-08-09, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by alan101

are you sure because its just it looks like the engine will hit the side of the car when i start it? the pass side!

The 'sides' of the car are determined from sitting in the operators seat. Just so you know.

Take a tape measure/ruler and measure from the frames to the dampener. The engine should be ~ 1 1/8 inches closer to the right frame than the left.

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan101

could it be a tranny mount? i just redid both motor mounts someone was telling me it could be tranny mount but i thought i would ask someone else first?

If the trans mount were far off enough to make the manifold hit the frame rale the engine would be noticeably cocked in the frame.

alan101 · #9 (**permalink**) 09-08-09, 05:23 PM

oh ok thanks this is my first car so im learning as i go! but that helps alot so thank you!

alan101 · #10 (**permalink**) 09-08-09, 05:30 PM

ok well i just got done and its about 4 inchs closer to the right side?

alan101 · #11 (**permalink**) 09-10-09, 11:34 AM

is there anywere i can find a new trunk lid? the one i have the wing wont stay on to much rust!

COBRAIIW · #12 (**permalink**) 09-11-09, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by alan101

ok well i just got done and its about 4 inchs closer to the right side?

Sounds like you reversed the motor mounts, or broke one.