This engine cradle was retrieved from a 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity. It will be used as a "TEST BED" for fit.
Lifetime Warranty AutoZone rear transaxle mount: This is the STOCK mount for a 1982 Chevrolet Citation X-11
Rear Transaxle Mount
The rear transaxle mount attaches to the driver's side rear cradle corner
Rear transaxle mount on cradle
Citation Mount attached to 4T60Ehd transaxle using 1992
Cadillac Deville Bracket
This is the Front, Passenger''s side mount for the 4.9L. Cadillac used LIQUID FILLED mounts for smoothness
Needless to say, the stock cradle does NOT have provisions for a Cadillac mount (as of yet)
Cadillac Mount attached to 4.9L
I've drilled these two holes in the cradle for the Cadillac
4.9L Mount
Perfect Fit
Time to break out my trusty friend....THE DREMEL TOOL
(which received quite a workout last swap)
There is not a way to access the two holes I just drilled
from the BOTTOM of the cradle (as of yet)
Me and Friend "DREMEL" go into action again
Looks cooler with the lights out ! ! !
Now....I have an access hole to
secure the mount
to the cradle
Tada !!!!
4.9L is mounted to the cradle
This is the front transaxle mount. The mount is
STOCK for a 1982 Chevrolet Citation X-11, however, the bracket is for a
1992 Cadillac Deville 4T60Ehd
Rear Transaxle Mount
The 4.9L is resting nicely on its new home
From a "Bird's Eye" view, the 4.9L will clear the passenger's side frame rail of the X-11 by at LEAST an inch
Upon closer inspection, I find that I was right......The 4.9L is the same length as the 2.5L 4-cylinder found in some Citations