I have an 87 Z-28. has a 383 stroker in it and a T5 Transmission. I was driving just yesterday and this incredibly loud bang came from under the car around the transmission area. Happens sometimes when i push in the clutch to shift, even happens when im in gear, accerate then let off the gas it makes a loud bang.

I took a look underneath and tried to see if anything is loose.. only thing i noticed is a beam bolted to my differential that runs the length of my drive shaft is hanging free up by the tail of the bell housing. Dont know it is suppose to be like that but it appears to be fresh scraping marks on it. Could this be the problem? Does anyone jnow what they call that beam?

 

That beam is called a torque arm. That needs to be attached to the tail housing of the trans. also check your trans. mount.

 

ok so that is it then ... took another look at it. the bracket busted off somehow... it is missing completely but both bolts are still attached to the bell housing missing from the arm though. thanks.

 

Now may be the time to look at aftermarket trans mounts, for example;http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...roducts_id=298

 

thats a great idea... i dont have the funds to do that right now. is there a cheaper fix
for the moment?


i would like to do this though

 

Go or call a salvage yard and try to get a used one, maybe try ebay also or post a thread on TGO here for wanted, stock T-5 clamshell mount. I just gave one away for the cost of shipping, sorrry.