Well, i figured i would post this to warn anyone else.. because there are a few grand am owners on here with the 2.4 and 5-speed isuzu....

FOR SOME REASON... gm decided to put a smaller front tranny mount on the grand am, than the cavie! Same tranny! Different sized inner bushing.

IM so pissed right now...

At least the lower mount from rsm will fit, because its the grand am version..

Even that didnt fit from the cavie...

I just hope that gets here soon.....

I put some silicone in the holes in the bushing to kinda help with the flex.. i dunno if that did anything at all...

Anyhow, if anyone wants brand new tranny mounts let me know. NEVER USED. <br>


1997GAGT/ 2.4/ 5-speed

Damn that sucks, but I cannot believe that you didn't see that before you got the stuff apart and bought the mounts.

So you just got one?? Send it over my way. lol It will fit the Getrag right?? Should.

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I think they are the same.. but no i have two that are un used... i may sell them locally.. im pissed.... Maybe karo will do refunds since they are completely unused? <br>


1997GAGT/ 2.4/ 5-speed

i know the trans bushings are the same for the J's 95-05 , for the 5spds


id sell them local , its would be easier


although karo would most likely take them back



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Rashad Frelin wrote:I think they are the same.. but no i have two that are un used... i may sell them locally.. im pissed.... Maybe karo will do refunds since they are completely unused?

Asking might not hurt, via email lol


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suncavi... the mounts aren't really visible on his grand am until you have everything apart... <br>

Karo (Car Customs) wrote:

Rashad Frelin wrote:I think they are the same.. but no i have two that are un used... i may sell them locally.. im pissed.... Maybe karo will do refunds since they are completely unused?

Asking might not hurt, via email lol

LOL , im sure he was just tossing ideas around


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hehe sorry karo, i was just tossing ideas hehe.. i just wasnt sure what to do about shipping? <br>


1997GAGT/ 2.4/ 5-speed

What do you mean what to do about the shipping? Like I said.. e mail me or IM me on AIM.

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Yea whats up with GM, the short shifter for the jbodies doesnt fit the GA now the tranny mounts. BOOOOOOOOOOOO to GM <br>


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Rashad Frelin:

E mail m please. I got the mounts back just need to refund you the money back for the mounts... e mail me asap!

Thanks.


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or you can keep them and make them work. i just took mine to a bench grinder till they fit and there in my grand am right now.

what about taking a j body tranny mount and using that?

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There prolly different mounts because of two different frames correct? <br>


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i think they are the same this is what mine look like
http://www.turboboss.com/img/trannjbodymt.jpg

they fit my 2001 Alero! Just had to grind down the pin and bore it out a bit!

Check out this SUPER DUPER BUMP!! Reason Im doing it is the same reason this other Grand Am guy did. To warn people.

I too ran into this problem. Bought the inserts, didnt bother to super duper check, and yes our inserts (96-98 GA) are smaller. Not just the front, but both. But me... Im stubborn.

I went to the junk yard, looked at the jbody mount brackets. The front jbody mount bracket WILL WORK for our cars. Casting is a little different, insert is bigger, but all the bolting points are the same.

The back one however is different. If you look in the pic, the Grand Am one is not only smaller, but shorter. Doesnt reach as far. But I knew there was "some" play where the bolt goes in the mounting bracket on the frame... So I went for it. I will tell you, that is the TIGHTEST fit I have ever had to deal with when messing with automotive mounts. But, IT FIT.

Conclusion, jbody transmission mounting brackets WILL FIT a 96-98 Grand Am.

I officially nominate this as the oldest thread to ever be bumped on the JBO.

But anyways, good job on the install.




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couldnt you just notch the bolt holes on the one thats tight?



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