Axle Install Trouble, passenger side bracket problems Options

[jcbass7]

Ok so i installed the driver side axle with no problems,
but when i went to put the passenger side axle in the bracket on the back of the 3s to hold the mid joint on the axle does not line up. no biggie so i go snatch the bracket off of my old 5sfe... but no dice. it wont bolt to the back of the 3s.

am i missing something.? please help me out on how you have all gotten this part of the swap to work

thanks!
Jesse

[x_itchy_b_x]

my 5s bracket bolted to back of the 3s no problem.

[jcbass7]

did you have to move the intake manifold support bar thing?

[jcbass7]

ok so i got it on there. but i had to remove one of the manifold supports.. hope this isn't going to do any damage.

[x_itchy_b_x]

yeah i removed now that you remind me. yeah it will be fine. most aftermarket manifolds done even use the braces. u can still use one bracket also if i remember correctly.

[lagos]

yes, you have to remove that one manifold support. its one of those small swap things most people forget to mention. also, make sure you put some locktite on those bolts and torque them to spec. i had one of mine come loose and fall out. then later since it was only holding onto one bolt, it broke that bolt. it was a mess to try to fix.

[jcbass7]

k thanks guys

[jcbass7]

ok so yea the axle seal leaks bad.. where can i buy a new seal for the driver side axle??

thanks

edit: read another thread, i guess i can buy these at advance auto? sounds good. should i replace both??

This post has been edited by jcbass7: Nov 25, 2006 - 3:49 PM

[Yellow94GT]

ok so yea the axle seal leaks bad.. where can i buy a new seal for the driver side axle??

thanks

edit: read another thread, i guess i can buy these at advance auto? sounds good. should i replace both??

I would recommend you do them both now while your already down there. I leak later means more time spent since it will probably leak at an inconvenient time.

Yellow94GT