broken zf mount rear

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My very early 71 dash 1 had 4 studs in that went thru the rear cover into the AL part of the zf...2 of them on the driver side broke off. I have pulled the cover back a little while in the car, even started to drill the upper stud out, when it went all the way thru and into the case!!!.....What will happen if I pull the rear cover off? I am afraid parts may fall off. Can I do it in the car? How much truble am I in? Does anybody have an exploded view?

2/23/052:05 PM

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buttondoorPushbuttonguy</>

I don't know whether you can safely remove the rear cover, but you can see photos of some of those areas at Mike's panteraplace.com site in Technical Information, under "Inside the ZF Transaxle." Hopefully Lloyd will chime in on the rest.

2/24/057:57 AM

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lastpushbutton (Guest)

Panteraplace.com is a great resorce but Mike does not have the veiw I am looking for. Hopfully Lloyd will assist me.

2/24/058:15 AM

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marlinjackThe Machinist #5723 AMARGOSA MACHINE 'Running on Empty- Middle of Nowhere'

...DO NOT pull the cover off!! In-fact put it back! It is my understanding that the reverse gear can/will fall off its' shaft and down into the case. The only fix is to pull the transaxle and disassembly by an expert, Lloyd B.

2/24/0510:35 AM

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marlinjackThe Machinist #5723 AMARGOSA MACHINE 'Running on Empty- Middle of Nowhere'

...if you have drilled the broken stud(s), you may be able to get it out with an 'Easy-Out'. But I know they are in very tight! If you do get to where your putting in new studs; I would use a sealer on the threads. Good-Luck!

2/24/0510:39 AM

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lf-tp2511Member

Perhaps the easiest solution to this problem would be to add a set of aftermarket side ears to your -1 ZF. Dennis Quella at Pantera Performance Center sells a SS set for under $200 that uses the stock side mount holes (that are probably on your -1) and a mating bracket that mounts to the center sway bar bolts. For a photo of this set up, go the the following on my Webshots site - http://community.webshots.com/photo/61316766/61678284tAltJh

Good luck, Larry

2/26/059:13 AM

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lastpushbutton (Guest)

We had to pull the trans from the car, turned it upside down and finally bot the broken stud out!!!! And I still have reverse!!. I ordered a side mount kit from PI. Now time for a little media blasting, and I may as well strip all that undercoating and patch up a rusty area before we stick it back in. It only took about 2 hours to pull it I hope it goes back in as easy, I am sure next time it will be even easier, Thank you all for your help!

2/27/0510:39 AM

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