Engine Tension Rods. *SIGH* Not Sure How To Reinstall.

[bansh_88]

I removed both of my engine tension rods from my chassis and now cannot figure out exactly which way they need to go back in. Apparently, unknown to me before removal, they are not symmetrical in shape. SO I have several different combinations that they can go but I forget exactly how they were in. Does anyone know how they should appear (or have a pic) of how they need to be installed? I think that I remember the rod on the left having a slight lean inwards to the center of the chassis, and I think that the right side was sort of parallel with the frame. But I could be wrong. Also, by installing them flipped 180 degrees horizontally, it seems that one side can be made to angle upwards, or downwards if you flip it 180 degrees. Can anyone provide any help with the proper way the engine tension rods need to go back in?

 

Also, has anyone had any luck getting the rubber bushings into the tension rods? I bought a pair of new rods with new rubber bushings and upon using my heavy duty vice to press them in, I literally screwed up my vice and the turning handle completely bent yet the darn thing wont go all the ways in. I used a three foot cheater bar on it and only bent the thick vice handle!!! *SIGH* I gave up and guess I will have to reuse my old ones. Maybe I will have them pressed in by some shop somewhere, but HOLY COW, how much force does it take to get them in??!!! LOL. Unreal!!

 

Thanks!!

Edited April 16, 2012 by bansh_88

[Zwiser]

ummm, pics would help, but I have a feeling that your WAY over thinking this, just bolt them fuckers up so they line up.

[sheerider11]

Um, I have never had a problem with them. I think you're over thinking it too.

[bansh_88]

I guess I may perhaps be over-thinking a bit here. Thanks for the replies guys.

[n2otoofast4u]

Sand the inside of the new cup where the isolator goes, then heat the rod to good and warm and freeze the isolator. They be sure they are both parallel with each other when going in.