Dumb Question Thread - No Flaming Allowed

[DJAM3]

Wouldn't the motor mounts be more critical? My motor mounts are the solid rubber style and I haven't had any problems shifting. I'm thinking switching to a similar rubber mount for the tranny would be ok. Is this too optimistic?

[jayjaya29]

Ended up being a not strong enough impact wrench. Bought a new one and they came right out.

Next dumb question - Are Rogue transmission mounts stiff enough for a RTD shifter? I'd like to get rid of the NVH of 75D poly.

Depends on your motor mounts, but based on personal experience running rogue trans mounts and 75D motor mounts, no, they are not stiff enough.

[DJAM3]

I would leave it in neutral so you're not loading the transmission, but keep the parking brake on. Although I can't imagine you could put enough torque using hand tools to hurt anything by leaving it in gear. It should break loose with a bit of effort, or you could try an impact driver (manual or battery-powered).

Ended up being a not strong enough impact wrench. Bought a new one and they came right out.

Next dumb question - Are Rogue transmission mounts stiff enough for a RTD shifter? I'd like to get rid of the NVH of 75D poly.

[zzyzx85]

Is P0128 typically the resolved with a new thermostat? Not sure if hoping it goes away on its own is a wasted effort and I should just go ahead and change out the thermostat.

[liam821]

I'm in the process of dropping my rear subframe and I've run into difficulty breaking loose the driveshaft to diff torx bolts. Is there a trick to this or am I missing something? All the videos I've seen these come right off without issue with the tranny in neutral. Do I need to put it in gear?

I would leave it in neutral so you're not loading the transmission, but keep the parking brake on. Although I can't imagine you could put enough torque using hand tools to hurt anything by leaving it in gear. It should break loose with a bit of effort, or you could try an impact driver (manual or battery-powered).