I must say thanks for posting this. I had a clunking sound when braking on my 95 Rirebird. Noticed the bushing is trashed. I watched this and repaired already. Not only is the clunk gone, but much better traction and handling.
klowny, i gotta admit, you have saved my ass many times, most of your videos of how to fix these 3rd gen camaros have happened to me, and i have sucessfully fixed it every time because of your videos...thank you!!!
Hi Klown man I've watched this five times now cause I'm looking at doing this job. I can hear the torque arm on my 98 firebird clank like you guy's was here. Thanks again for showing how to do this.
One of my relatives just called and wants to sell their 2002 Camaro for $500. It only has 75K miles on it but I'm sure it will need brakes and some other work. The last time I saw the car, it was running well so maybe I can flip it after I fix it up. Thanks for the video.
Appreciate everything you do for us ! What are your thoughts on poly motor mounts and transmission mount ? To much vibration ? Does it shifting and engine response ? Cheers
I have a question what did you do about the other side of the bracket the side that connects directly to the transmission I still have a piece of bushing stuck onto it I tried to take the bracket out but the body and the length of the bolt permanently attached to the bracket does not let me slide it completely out
i know this is a longshot, but is it the same process for the v6 manuals, with the t5 5speed in them? dont know if the t arm is different. already put the v8 trans mount on the v6 xmember.
So I just did the job today on my back, just thought I'd reply since you posted 2 weeks ago...So yes, the process is the exact same as in this video. The v8 and v6 arms are the same and the energy suspension bushing (red or black poly) will fit np.the only difference I found was my 98 had one bolt holding the clam shell bracket (which was missing) vs there being 2 inthis video.
@@jonathanandrews1407 thanks my guy, i came back to this vid randomly and remembered i left a comment. for 20 bucks this is an easy fix for that horrible thump lol. and i personally went as far as to drill my cross member to fit the v8 trans mount. its a lot more stout than the pos v6 ones
Great video. I have a clunk in my 87 5spd that only comes when I apply throttle in 5th gear. I changed the transmission mount last fall to try to eliminate it, but the clunk is still there. Could this be the culprit? 1st to 4th is quiet. Thanks!
@@klowny1969 I got an appointment at a chopshop tomorrow with a friend of my dad. He's gonna let me borrow a lift to get a proper look. Then I'll be able to yank and pull and drag everything to see if I can find the cause of my woes. Ps; I subscribed first 15 seconds into the video. Good stuff, my dude.
Klowny, thanks so much man for posting this man. I am currently bringing back to life my 1994 Chevy Camaro with my pops and i had this exact problem. I actually took off the torque arm and thought I had fixed the noise which I did but now I had another horrible noise lol. This made me realize I'd better put that torque arm back on and replace the bushing. Well, we'll see if we can do it as good as you. Thanks again Bro...
To my understanding, the forward end of the torque arm merely rests inside of the bushing you had replaced at the transmission extension housing. Correct?
The bolt that holds this bushing stripped out of the transmission (5 speed) on my car, is this a known problem and what would be the best way to fix it? Thanks a million.
you might either have to weld it and then retap it. or retap it for the next size bolt thread up, and take the bolts to fastenol and have them order u the same ones with the right thread.
+klowny1969 very welcome. i look forward to more, its such a great help. i feel now with insight from your videos and friends help ill be able to build my 86 iroc into a budget beast
hey klowny, I got a 94 trans am, I recently had the torque arm out completely, I inserted the front into the bushing, but I cant get the 2 bolts in the rear to line up. There's a trick to it, just wondering if you knew..thanks!!
Hey..try putting the back on first..then put the front in..u prob have to open the torque arm clamshell like i did in the video to get the front of the torque arm back on..thnx for watching
Use a floor jack on the rear end to raise the rear end to the right height and angle, then when the holes are close tap the torque arm on and then use a punch or strong screwdriver to align the holes,
just about to do this fix and see if it eliminates the sound im hearing under the car. thank you for the video and i hope you make more for the third gens
Great video & camera work! Not to be critical, but my understanding is to use a non-petroleum synthetic silicone lube for polyurethane bushings as petroleum lubes can shorten the life of the bushing. I have no first hand knowledge of this, just research knowledge. Again, great video!
So.......let me get this straight.. The right side clam shell closest to the transmission does or does NOT come out?? There's really no way to pull it out because 1 of the bolts doesnt move. I notice you didnt even show the right side clam shell, theres a bushing in there too..
Oh my bad.. The bottom back bolt is actually a stud attached to the right clam shell and makes it impossible to get that side off, i had to grind off the stud to remove that clamshell, then replace with a regular bolt.. and the top bolt wont come out either there isnt enough room.. It wasnt just as simple as removing the bolts and the bracket for me(atleast thats how my 98 was) just adding this to help someone.. I do appreciate your video and response
I absolutely respect the living **** out of you for doing this under the car on blocks. i just did this on a lift in my 2000 camaro (which uses 3.1111) and i hated every minute of it
This has to be the most rage inducing fix I've done to my 3rd gen. everything is hard to line up and there is limited room to work in. impossible to film without a buddy
Oww yeah ! 2 days ago I raced a Charger SRT-8, won but during the race something broke as I went over a pipe patch while full WOT in to 3rd gear. I could hear something fall to the road and the car instantly lost some power....it's still driving so I baby it back to where I park and hope for the best. Next day I lift it up and see everything in tact, then I look towards the T-56 and the same part is rattling around my Torque Arm and the whole arm is loose, pull it the whole rear suspension is moving. I'm glad it's only this because I thought I busted something more major and I think with this video and if I can lift the car high enough I'll be fixing it myself ! Thanks for the How-To Video Sir, it's greatly appreciated !!! Those Dislikes - total ignorance....
klowny1969 I got a quick question, if you don't mind ? I can't stick my hand in where it need to be to reach the arm clamp. Can the transmission cross member be removed without propping the tranny its self, my rear wheels are in the air btw...
i took my car to a mechanic shop... 95 firebird... he took the bracket off and compared it to the new bushing n said it was the wrong one.... so..... i found this and got back with him. his response was yeah.... I'm not interested in doing that. It sounds like to me you would never be satisfied with it if I did do that. keep in mind this is AFTER he drug my trans am front clip on his lift and pretended not to notice. I am beyond pissed right now. not only is my car still clanking but it needs new paint as well. All because of a so called "professional" mechanic shop.
klowny1969 this is a quick swap lol Fuck that guy!! my bushing is red though. i wonder if it's right. it looks really big compared to the bracket but removing the old bushingmight eliminate that illusion?
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I must say thanks for posting this. I had a clunking sound when braking on my 95 Rirebird. Noticed the bushing is trashed. I watched this and repaired already. Not only is the clunk gone, but much better traction and handling.
Awesome..glad I was able to help
klowny, i gotta admit, you have saved my ass many times, most of your videos of how to fix these 3rd gen camaros have happened to me, and i have sucessfully fixed it every time because of your videos...thank you!!!
Lol awesome. .thanks for watching and commenting
Great video, this will never grow old!
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Klowny, thank you for these step by step repair and replace videos for 3rd gen camaros.👍
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@@klowny1969 done you bet.
Just did this today. 'Took me 2 HOURS to get those holes lined up to put the bolt through. 'Had to tweak the bracket a few times. It's on there NOW.
Hi Klown man I've watched this five times now cause I'm looking at doing this job. I can hear the torque arm on my 98 firebird clank like you guy's was here. Thanks again for showing how to do this.
awesome..glad i was able to help!
Great video. Just changed the one for my 2002 Ws6.
klowny,great work. if you shave a little off the top and bottom of the bushing there's no need to bend the bracket.
One of my relatives just called and wants to sell their 2002 Camaro for $500. It only has 75K miles on it but I'm sure it will need brakes and some other work. The last time I saw the car, it was running well so maybe I can flip it after I fix it up. Thanks for the video.
Good deal..u got it..dont forget to subscribe..thanks
PickleRix you forget a 0 there boss? Lol
Did my 00 firebird today I drilled the 1 bracket rivets of and the mount on the trans I popped the plate off the rivets with a pry bar! Took 30 mins
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I thought my new posi and 3:73 was chattering when backing up turning the wheel then I seen the bushing
Appreciate everything you do for us ! What are your thoughts on poly motor mounts and transmission mount ? To much vibration ? Does it shifting and engine response ? Cheers
You got it! It all depends on the person, for me the little extra vibration doesn't bother me. But for some it does.
@@klowny1969 thanks klowny !
I have a question what did you do about the other side of the bracket the side that connects directly to the transmission I still have a piece of bushing stuck onto it I tried to take the bracket out but the body and the length of the bolt permanently attached to the bracket does not let me slide it completely out
i know this is a longshot, but is it the same process for the v6 manuals, with the t5 5speed in them? dont know if the t arm is different. already put the v8 trans mount on the v6 xmember.
I was wondering the exact same thing....Got the red bushing mount for my 3.8 t5 today, going under in a bit ..I'll ket you know
So I just did the job today on my back, just thought I'd reply since you posted 2 weeks ago...So yes, the process is the exact same as in this video. The v8 and v6 arms are the same and the energy suspension bushing (red or black poly) will fit np.the only difference I found was my 98 had one bolt holding the clam shell bracket (which was missing) vs there being 2 inthis video.
@@jonathanandrews1407 thanks my guy, i came back to this vid randomly and remembered i left a comment.
for 20 bucks this is an easy fix for that horrible thump lol.
and i personally went as far as to drill my cross member to fit the v8 trans mount. its a lot more stout than the pos v6 ones
Great video. I have a clunk in my 87 5spd that only comes when I apply throttle in 5th gear. I changed the transmission mount last fall to try to eliminate it, but the clunk is still there. Could this be the culprit? 1st to 4th is quiet. Thanks!
it's a possibility but you really need to diagnose it properly. Don't forget to subscribe.
@@klowny1969 I got an appointment at a chopshop tomorrow with a friend of my dad. He's gonna let me borrow a lift to get a proper look. Then I'll be able to yank and pull and drag everything to see if I can find the cause of my woes.
Ps; I subscribed first 15 seconds into the video. Good stuff, my dude.
Love the intro picture 😂 how you fit into that car
Took a big shoe horn lol
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Love your videos man. You’ve helped me out numerous times on my 99 Trans am. Enjoy all the “reach around” lol
lol thanks for watching
Klowny, thanks so much man for posting this man. I am currently bringing back to life my 1994 Chevy Camaro with my pops and i had this exact problem. I actually took off the torque arm and thought I had fixed the noise which I did but now I had another horrible noise lol. This made me realize I'd better put that torque arm back on and replace the bushing. Well, we'll see if we can do it as good as you.
Thanks again Bro...
yes u need the torque arm or else your pinion angle will be way off and u will ruin your rear end..thanks for watching
To my understanding, the forward end of the torque arm merely rests inside of the bushing you had replaced at the transmission extension housing. Correct?
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The bolt that holds this bushing stripped out of the transmission (5 speed) on my car, is this a known problem and what would be the best way to fix it? Thanks a million.
you might either have to weld it and then retap it. or retap it for the next size bolt thread up, and take the bolts to fastenol and have them order u the same ones with the right thread.
Happy New Years Sir. Your the Master. We all love ya. God Bless ya
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Hey, what does a torque arm bushing look like? I was told I need a new one for my 1997 mercury cougar, but i can't find one any where.
i show in the video
Is the 3.1111g and 3.1112g interchangeable
Another great third gen vid from Klowny. Thanks man!!!
you got it
thanks Klowny....came here to get prepared, before I start throwin' tools!
haha good luck with the job
i am subscribed already, i watch all of your 3rd gen videos to help me diagnose and repair my 88 v6. thanks for all the knowledge sharing videos
awesome thanks for watching
+klowny1969 very welcome. i look forward to more, its such a great help. i feel now with insight from your videos and friends help ill be able to build my 86 iroc into a budget beast
+Johnny Evans if this klown can do it..so can you! :)
Is torque arm and radius arm bushing the same
hey klowny, I got a 94 trans am, I recently had the torque arm out completely, I inserted the front into the bushing, but I cant get the 2 bolts in the rear to line up. There's a trick to it, just wondering if you knew..thanks!!
Hey..try putting the back on first..then put the front in..u prob have to open the torque arm clamshell like i did in the video to get the front of the torque arm back on..thnx for watching
Use a floor jack on the rear end to raise the rear end to the right height and angle, then when the holes are close tap the torque arm on and then use a punch or strong screwdriver to align the holes,
ok thanks everyone
You have to do a reach around like he did and use lots of spit.
just about to do this fix and see if it eliminates the sound im hearing under the car. thank you for the video and i hope you make more for the third gens
thanks for watching. .i have tons of 3rdgen videos on my channel ..check it out :)
Thanks Klowny I enjoy watching and learning!
thanks for watching and commenting
This video helped a lot bro... thanks!
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thank you for your videos, watching them all the time.
Thanks for watching
what's the name of the c clamp side with the bolts I need to get that part my car doesn't have it
torque arm clamshell
Thank you very educative.
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Don't you need to remove the inner bushing as well? The video only shows you grinding the rivets off the outer
Yup, that’s why its so hard for everyone to line up the bolts and nuts
Great video & camera work! Not to be critical, but my understanding is to use a non-petroleum synthetic silicone lube for polyurethane bushings as petroleum lubes can shorten the life of the bushing. I have no first hand knowledge of this, just research knowledge. Again, great video!
They usually come with lube..silicone, dielectric grease works well
What are the specs of those bolts ??
Preciate it! Lol Camera in your face......Helped POV I got hung up on top Couldn't figure it out lol.
do you know where I can purchase one for a 1982 camaro berlinetta
join nythirdgen of facebook and post up your request..
+klowny1969 *on
So.......let me get this straight.. The right side clam shell closest to the transmission does or does NOT come out?? There's really no way to pull it out because 1 of the bolts doesnt move. I notice you didnt even show the right side clam shell, theres a bushing in there too..
I took both out in this video
Oh my bad.. The bottom back bolt is actually a stud attached to the right clam shell and makes it impossible to get that side off, i had to grind off the stud to remove that clamshell, then replace with a regular bolt.. and the top bolt wont come out either there isnt enough room.. It wasnt just as simple as removing the bolts and the bracket for me(atleast thats how my 98 was) just adding this to help someone.. I do appreciate your video and response
@@Alex-pj8eu thats the reason I used a peice of wood
Klowny do you have an email where i can reach you...I need help with transmission mount and TH350 in third gen. Thanks.
im sorry i dont do email
OMG i have to do that tomorrow , but thanks to us who it`s works
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I absolutely respect the living **** out of you for doing this under the car on blocks. i just did this on a lift in my 2000 camaro (which uses 3.1111) and i hated every minute of it
lol thanks for watching
This has to be the most rage inducing fix I've done to my 3rd gen.
everything is hard to line up and there is limited room to work in.
impossible to film without a buddy
Gotta love it baby
Another great vid! Keep it up man!
Will do..and thanks for watching
I changed mine today. It was a beeotch with no help. 😢
Glad you got it done! Don't forget to subscribe 😉
Pushing the poly bushing onto the torque arm sucks but closing that clamshell bracket REALLY sucks!
lol it was fun
I'm subscribing, you have some good videos on here! I would put out some third gen videos but I have no cameraman.
+lucidbarrier lol thanks
Oww yeah !
2 days ago I raced a Charger SRT-8, won but during the race something broke as I went over a pipe patch while full WOT in to 3rd gear.
I could hear something fall to the road and the car instantly lost some power....it's still driving so I baby it back to where I park and hope for the best. Next day I lift it up and see everything in tact, then I look towards the T-56 and the same part is rattling around my Torque Arm and the whole arm is loose, pull it the whole rear suspension is moving.
I'm glad it's only this because I thought I busted something more major and I think with this video and if I can lift the car high enough I'll be fixing it myself !
Thanks for the How-To Video Sir, it's greatly appreciated !!!
Those Dislikes - total ignorance....
thanks for watching and commenting
klowny1969 No doubt...thank you for saving me money !
klowny1969 I got a quick question, if you don't mind ?
I can't stick my hand in where it need to be to reach the arm clamp.
Can the transmission cross member be removed without propping the tranny its self, my rear wheels are in the air btw...
+klowny1969 Just what I thought, so I have to lift higher then....thanks so much!
Do your vids cover the 4.5-gen F-Body ?
+g00dl00kinb0i np..i have 2nd gen 3rd gen and 5thgen vids
Very nice !
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Show me. show me baby, show me that clank.
Great job!
12:30 fart
wasnt me ! i swear!!
klowny1969 I cant get the bracket to line back flush to screw in top bolt...
Johnathan Ford just do it the way i did it..patience my child
klowny1969 That's what i needed to hear...Got That Bitch Baby..Got That Bitch 😂😂😂
Johnathan Ford wooooo!!!
i took my car to a mechanic shop... 95 firebird... he took the bracket off and compared it to the new bushing n said it was the wrong one.... so..... i found this and got back with him. his response was yeah.... I'm not interested in doing that. It sounds like to me you would never be satisfied with it if I did do that. keep in mind this is AFTER he drug my trans am front clip on his lift and pretended not to notice. I am beyond pissed right now. not only is my car still clanking but it needs new paint as well. All because of a so called "professional" mechanic shop.
Regular mechanics dont want to be bothered in performance parts. They want a quick parts swap and go. Sorry to hear about your bad experience
klowny1969 this is a quick swap lol Fuck that guy!! my bushing is red though. i wonder if it's right. it looks really big compared to the bracket but removing the old bushingmight eliminate that illusion?
thank you
jslewalite thanks for watching
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there I requested to join
Good video
Could have done without the sexual comments and grunting with your boy there
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