On the way to work today, sudden horrible grinding. Thought I had a catastrophic wheel bearing failure. Jacked car, checked wheels, felt ok. Then I noticed driveshaft's forward U-joint resting on safety bracket. Then I noticed transmission mount failed.
fak.
Rigged part of mount back in place sideways with strap and huge zip tie, got a few miles up the road, happened again. Removed safety bracket, let transmission rest on crossmember. Yoke can't escape transmission anyway, it's way too deep.
I guess I'll fix it tonight in the cold and the dark. New mount is only $7 so at least it won't cost much of anything.
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