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by Hoog
Mon Oct 22, 2018 2:05 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Lower Motor Mount 1992 Toro Trofeo
Replies: 18
Views: 26367

Re: Lower Motor Mount 1992 Toro Trofeo

Thanks! The old mount was definitely a little 'shorter' after 26 years of use. But I don't really notice the difference as to how the engine is sitting. I am just happy to have the repair done and the car back in action... :D
by Hoog
Sun Oct 21, 2018 7:27 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Lower Motor Mount 1992 Toro Trofeo
Replies: 18
Views: 26367

Re: Lower Motor Mount 1992 Toro Trofeo

And the final outcome ...
by Hoog
Sun Oct 21, 2018 7:27 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Lower Motor Mount 1992 Toro Trofeo
Replies: 18
Views: 26367

Re: Lower Motor Mount 1992 Toro Trofeo

The photo above was courtesy of a member at the Olds forum (Hammer489). He gets all the credit for all the investigation and instruction on how to do this repair. My photos are in this post...
by Hoog
Sun Oct 21, 2018 6:08 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Lower Motor Mount 1992 Toro Trofeo
Replies: 18
Views: 26367

Re: Lower Motor Mount 1992 Toro Trofeo

Here's the two mounts next to eachother. I'll post photos of the repair next.
by Hoog
Fri Oct 19, 2018 7:53 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Lower Motor Mount 1992 Toro Trofeo
Replies: 18
Views: 26367

Re: Lower Motor Mount 1992 Toro Trofeo

Yes to both! The mount I purchased at AdvanceAuto. But I'll have to post the photos of the job tomorrow. It looks a lot like the one in the forum I referenced...but mine was a bit less professional.
by Hoog
Fri Oct 19, 2018 6:22 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Lower Motor Mount 1992 Toro Trofeo
Replies: 18
Views: 26367

Re: Lower Motor Mount 1992 Toro Trofeo

This was the email reply I got from Steele... We do offer certain revulcanizations for certain parts, but, unfortunately, we do not offer such service for the 1992 Oldsmobile. The process for this requires exact, negative molds for the item being revulcanized, and we do not have the molds we need to...
by Hoog
Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:31 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Lower Motor Mount 1992 Toro Trofeo
Replies: 18
Views: 26367

Re: Lower Motor Mount 1992 Toro Trofeo

I tried emailing Steele, but got no response. I'm up against a timeline for a "safety inspection" ... so I may have to go with modifying the installation of a Cadillac motor mount. More to follow...
by Hoog
Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:30 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Is there a scan of the 1990 Toronado Manual?
Replies: 4
Views: 19236

Re: Is there a scan of the 1990 Toronado Manual?

He may still want the printed manual :D
by Hoog
Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:02 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Body off frame restoration - mounts??
Replies: 6
Views: 14686

Re: Body off frame restoration - mounts??

Sparky wrote:
Also, my ultrasonic cleaner on high heat with a glycerin solution tends to re-vulcanize rubber parts. I've restored old crappy hard rubber parts MANY MANY times this way.

Sparks


Are you able to provide further information on how you do this?
by Hoog
Thu Oct 11, 2018 6:57 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Is there a scan of the 1990 Toronado Manual?
Replies: 4
Views: 19236

Re: Is there a scan of the 1990 Toronado Manual?

I have an extra 1990 manual you're welcome to for the cost of shipping!

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