Sunday 9 October 2011

Avanza: DIY Repair Transmission Mounting

A recent change of transmission fluid has led me to inspect the transmission mounting while I crawled under the car, and I’m suspecting it has cracked.

I also noticed an occasion knocking sound from the central cabin tunnel when going through bumps.

So I came across this epoxy adhesive which is perfect for the job.Smile

It has 3 types, 4min, 5min and 90min and each can withstand 3 tons, 3.5 tons and 4 tons respectively. I think 90 min is too long, hence I picked the 5 min variant. The entire car doesn’t even weight 3 tons.. Smile with tongue out

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Going under the car again and yes, the black clean line is created due to rubbing, meaning there are movement between the top plate and the 2 rubber support blocks, which shouldn’t happen unless the section has cracked or broken.

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This following photo is taken from the rear, notice the same black crack lines between the V-shape top plate and the 2 rubber blocks? Oh! That’s my pet taking her nap in the back ground.. Smile

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Found a jack point, it’s at the flywheel housing, at the joint where the transmission is connected.

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After jacking the transmission up, the gap between the top plate and the 2 rubber blocks are clear!! Surprised smile

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Since the gap is not wide enough for me to apply the epoxy adhesive, I had to remove the mounting. 2 size 14mm bolts at the top and 2 size 14mm nuts at the bottom, to be accessed through the bottom cross beam. Look at the following picture after ripping off the 2 sections.. Surprised smile The 2 sections are supposed to be moulded together.

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Here goes nothing.. mix the epoxy with the hardener.. the mix is actually hot, an increase in temperature due to the chemical reaction.

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I only apply one side, the top plate. Then slide the top plate over the rubber blocks.. I need to act swift because I only have 5 min before the epoxy harden even though it takes hours to fully cure.

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Installing the transmission mounting back to it’s original location.. Hint: Put in the top bolts first before tightening the bottom nuts because the top bolts do not have free play while the bottom has.

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Slowly lower the jack..

Hint: I lay some old newspaper under the jack to distribute the weight because I worry I might crack my tiles.

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Viola! Smile

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I think the past 7 years, 160k km of flying over speed bumps and uneven road have finally taken a toll on the transmission mounting.. but fear not, after tonight, flying continues.. !!! Smile with tongue out

Thank you for reading. Comments are welcome! Winking smile

6 comments:

  1. shared your post in FB. Good info bro!

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  2. Did the epoxy you used for the transmission mounting last? Did it really work in repairing the crack in the transmission mounting? I also have the same problem with my car’s transmission. An auto repair shop is a bit far in our area, so I’m looking for a quick fix. ->Jae Gunderson

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    1. Jae, nope.. it didn't last.. the rubber has aged and turn powdery.. go get a replacement mounting and change it, which I did. http://upgr8s.blogspot.com/2012/06/avanza-diy-repair-transmission-mounting.html

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  3. I want to ask ..
    This is a 1.3mt avanza in 2005
    can i?
     

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    1. The ori mounting bracket is not expensive, just get the part and replace it.. šŸ˜‚

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