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1991 Chevy Lumina

Tiny
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1991 Chevy Lumina 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

the back part of my motor droped down almost to the ground and the the bolts on each side on the back broke the bolts r what holds the back of the motor up I got new bolts and put them in but when I let the jack down the bolts came out again I dont know y cause they tightend down and everything they r brand new bolts what can I do and what should I do? Please help me its the only car we have and I have very little money thank you.
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Thursday, November 20th, 2008 AT 9:24 AM

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Tiny
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If the cradle has fallen, then the nuts in the frame are probably stripped/rusted out.

I would take it to a trusted garage and get an estimate, they may have to cut the frame, weld in new nuts and weld the frame closed.
In some cases they can reach these nuts without cutting.
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Thursday, November 20th, 2008 AT 9:46 AM

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