B18b Axles

Ok so ive got the Ls swapped into my Ek (00'), i was driving one day and the bolts on the tranny side gave out.... i got my mechanic to put in bigger ones it held up pretty damn good for a month or two, i check it often cause its still suspect and its loose so i go home and try to tighten it... jack up the tranny and begin to tighten all of a sudden the bolt stops catching and starts spinning like wtf, now i need to fix this problem i dont wanna have to upsize the bolt every month or two nor do i want my transmission at a 45 degree angle again SOOOOOO WHAT SHOULD I DO, all help is greatly appreciated i just dont wanna buy another tranny or something serious pics below so you know wth im talking about THANKS

EJ8_Man

Luckily for you the bolt is accessible. It looks like you've already drilled it out some so I don't know what diameter to suggest. However the "correct what should you do" is get a caliper, measure the diameter, find the right drill bit and tap combination and tap out the hole with new threads. Torque the new bolt to spec.

B18b Axles

I personally never drilled anything out, but umm it sounds like that's the route I'll take with her.... Had someone suggest thread locking it what do you think about that??

EJ8_Man

You can't supply the correct torque on one of your main engine mounts. I'd drill and tap it. If you're going to use thread lock/glue use JB Weld.

Axatax

What trans. mounts were you using?

EJ8_Man

looks stock

EJ8_Man

Also put a washer on that bolt

B18b Axles

Alright thanks man, I'll prob get my mechanic to drill and tap it so I don't have to deal with it anymore ..... I'm pretty sure there integra mounts previous owner was really dumb so idk but they suck I know that much might need a new rear engine mount it tends to play on and off the chassis

B18b Axles

They could be the mounts from the d series, mounts are one thing I do t specialize in but I do know they're some sort of oem