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08-25-2003, 07:33 PM

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Quick question on part name

What is the name of the piece of metal that the center member is attached to? I mean, what is it called where the front 2 bolts for the center member bolt into? My mechanic quickly noticed that the centermember was hanging because that piece of metal had sorta a rip or crack in it and is very flimsy. It looks like the center member is about to fall loose. I'm taking it to get quoted on the repair tommorow and but I would like to know how bad it is. If you have a Chiltons, open to 3-37 and look at figure 133. The crack is 2 inches to the left of the left bolt. Thanks

08-26-2003, 07:53 AM

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08-26-2003, 09:15 AM

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What the hell is the "center member"?

08-26-2003, 10:15 AM

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Its the long metal support that the engine mounts are connected to. Look under your car, it's huge you can't miss it!

08-26-2003, 11:42 AM

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firing up my other computer that has the parts cd on it...might take 10min...so if u can wait, i'll have the name and part #. Can you tell me about your car? Year, trimline, minimum...don't think tranny matters but tell me anyways...and cali or fed spec. thx
do u need a diagram of the parts in that area too?
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08-26-2003, 11:59 AM

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Here it is. Name is at the bottom of the screenshot
oh crap! i noticed u got the wrong pic for u. sorry. hold on
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08-26-2003, 04:04 PM

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Thats a great diagram, but it sorta isnt what im talking about...It's not part of the engine itself, it looks like its more like part of the unibody. If you look at part 11530A (screw at bottom of diagram) I need to know what its called what those screws attach the center member(11240P) to. Thanks, hopefully you understand what i mean

08-26-2003, 04:14 PM

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I don't have my car right now, so I can't even begin to figure out where it goes. I'm thinking it attaches to the lower radiator mount. Do you want that diagram?
Jae

08-26-2003, 04:33 PM

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Sure, once you have a peek at your car you'll prolly see what i mean. Did you recieve my e-mail?

08-26-2003, 04:52 PM

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no, i haven't gotten your email. send to thurznite@altimas.net
Ok, getting the other diagram
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08-26-2003, 05:19 PM

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I tried to find a better diagram of the mounting point, but couldn't find anything better

So I looked at the factory service manual, Body section...and it turns out the cross member mounts to the frame. Well, seems like a good idea. So I'm gonna stick to Frame till I get my car back tomorrow.

Jae