cap86 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 The bar on top of the engine. not sure what it's called, it anchors the top of the engine to the firewall near the spare tire, keeps it from pitching back & forth under torque. Anyway on our 85 Brat it snapped... is it safe to drive until we can get it replaced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihscout54 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Its the pitching stopper. You already said what it does, I wouldnt drive very far with out it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostbrat Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 take it off, weld it together . if not i can sell you one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 It's a pitching stopper as noted above. If you don't drive like a total moron it should be fine for a while without it as long as your engine and tranny mounts are tight. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 I haven't had one in my wagon since the engine swap. 35k miles with an EJ22. couple AutoXs, lots of ice racing, lots of driving like a moron. haven't noticed any negative effects. BUT, there should not be enough force on it to break it. that's what would concern me. definitely check those engine/trans mounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cap86 Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 Thanks for the replies. The car is relatively new to us and needs a complete tightening up and going over. I AM concerned about what would make it break and will check out those mounts ASAP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7point62fmj Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 lots of driving like a moron. Honesty is soo rare and funny now a days:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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