just noticed somethin bad

[dmahlikGT]

I popped my hood this mornin just to check and make sure everything is cope and center.Checked for leaks, cracks and what not. But I noticed something that i feel may be a problem. That big grey bracket that holds the passenger side dogbone to the block is cracked on both sides on the lower parts. I can move it by hand with ease where it should be not movable. I havent really noticed any driveability symptoms but i imagine my engine may be moving a lil more then usual.Any ideas on what to do? I dont want my engine to all of a sudden start flopping under the hood one day lol

 

[Mad Monkey]

replace the bracket

 

[Dallasneon]

X2 on bracket replacement.

Also, what does "cope and center" mean? Did you mean copacetic?

 

[blueguy]

Just get a L67 coil pack bracket...its cast iron. You won't have to worry about it breaking.

OR...

Get a HBody coil pack bracket...and get rid of the left dog bone all together.

 

[BillBoost37]

I'd replace the bracket.

 

[JoRoW99]

Since you want to top swap anyway just get the L67 coil bracket. youll have an extra pulley but it wont be in the way or anything.

 

[blueguy]

Or just leave the pulley off like I did on my silver car.

 

[dmahlikGT]

Yea looks like i may have to take a trip to the junkyard and see whats up. hopefully i can find an L67 bracket. Is there any places that sell these brackets if all else fails?

 

[Zef_66]

Yea looks like i may have to take a trip to the junkyard and see whats up. hopefully i can find an L67 bracket. Is there any places that sell these brackets if all else fails?

General Motors

But they are going to want a lot.

Best bet is to get a used one. If all else fails, call Morads.