Quick reference, have a 08 Acadia SLE, FWD with almost 200k. Trans, or what I thought was tran began giving me trouble around 120k but don't have 5k to replace it nor the equipment to pull it. I keep the fluid changed and checked plus knowing how it reacts, can get by, actual have for 75k. A person I know who owns a shop told me years ago that yes it was the trans but it needed motor/trans mounts replaced. I had him change the mounts but again, waited on the trans. I do most of the work on the Acadia myself unless I need a lift or specialized tools.
Now here's what I found yesterday and need you guys help with. Left headlight went out so I was changing it which I can do fairly quick now. Had wheel turned so I could get to the light, all front inner wheel well shrouding removed. After changing, I was inspecting the struts when I noticed the lower engine motor mount or what I thought was the trans mount near the bottom of the A frame. The upper stud instead of being screwed down had the bolt only a couple of turns onto the threads. Had a washer on it which was also next to the bolt. Screw probably has a good 1.5" of thread before the mounting plate. I couldn't hand turn the bolt nor make the washer drop.
So after the long winded thread, my question is, should this be bolted all the way down or is it suppose to have this much play in it? Doesn't appear to be moving or the threads would be damaged but it also could cause excessive rocking if it should be bolted tight.
Hopefully you guys understand me, I'm not a pro mechanic, only shade tree, so my descriptions or terminology could be wrong. Thanks, Dave
Now here's what I found yesterday and need you guys help with. Left headlight went out so I was changing it which I can do fairly quick now. Had wheel turned so I could get to the light, all front inner wheel well shrouding removed. After changing, I was inspecting the struts when I noticed the lower engine motor mount or what I thought was the trans mount near the bottom of the A frame. The upper stud instead of being screwed down had the bolt only a couple of turns onto the threads. Had a washer on it which was also next to the bolt. Screw probably has a good 1.5" of thread before the mounting plate. I couldn't hand turn the bolt nor make the washer drop.
So after the long winded thread, my question is, should this be bolted all the way down or is it suppose to have this much play in it? Doesn't appear to be moving or the threads would be damaged but it also could cause excessive rocking if it should be bolted tight.
Hopefully you guys understand me, I'm not a pro mechanic, only shade tree, so my descriptions or terminology could be wrong. Thanks, Dave