Reply to "Procedure for replacing trans mounts"

Yeah I've been looking it over and it seems if you removed the bolt that slides through the bushing and then raise the trans to a height over the metal mounts then the 3 nuts on the trans bushing arm could be removed and then slide the arm out. Then for putting in new, just reverse the process. However that process seems too easy so I suppose there are reasons not to raise the trans that high such as engine tipping hitting firewall or half shafts preventing that height, etc.

When you replaced the trans studs with the metric bolts, that seems you have to get into the trans internals, no?

Yes thanks for the tip on silicone grease on the exposed edges, but I may soon be getting beyond that point if not already. About a year ago I put some liquid tape on those areas (which basically turns the liquid substance into a hardened rubber), but that is now squeezing out as shown on the photo. As another temporary fix I was thinking of trying some roof flashing to see how that works. They also make some putty epoxy that I could mold and push down into that area, but that substance may be too stiff and possibly a bit more difficult to get out later since its epoxy. Anyway, pain in the crotch nonetheless. Just another encouragement for anyone having their trans removed for any reason to then replace those bushings if needed or not so at least brand new is in there. I am thinking when Hall built the car maybe brand new were not put in. All my other cars bushings are still perfect.