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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 12:00 PM
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R53 powerflex gearbox inserts/mounts help
hello guys. So i triednto install these the other day. Remibes the gearbox Mount. Took out the 2 black inserts and the blue hard plastic inside the bushing.
I was able to mount the small powerflex on the font side.
But had a really hard time mount the the rear ones ( bigger )

should i trim the top part that goes in? Really baffled my this.

So so i ended up using the front party only and reinstalled the thin black insert on the rear. Am i going to have i issues with this?
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We use a big pair of pliers and squeeze it in. Or you can take the entire mount off and use a vise to kinda press it in.
 
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We use a big pair of pliers and squeeze it in. Or you can take the entire mount off and use a vise to kinda press it in.
i tried that and it comes back out. Or am i not putting it all the way in? Will it lock-in place ?
 
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i tried that and it comes back out. Or am i not putting it all the way in? Will it lock-in place ?
Yes it will usually stay in. You can also use a little grease to make it slide in easier.
 
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Yes it will usually stay in. You can also use a little grease to make it slide in easier.
yes i used power lube. Ok will try again and have to buy a wide mouth pliers thank you
 
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