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> Trans ground strap, Place to attach?
StarBear
post Jun 24 2026, 10:41 AM
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Had clutch replaced and shop didn’t reconnect the ground strap when putting the trans back up. Hence the sluggish starting issue. Couldn’t find where to connect it to the trans, so connected it to the engine mount bolt (ground confirmed; see pic). New OEM strap is same length as old.
I’ve replaced it before but don’t think I used the engine mount.
Where should it go on the trans?
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post Jun 24 2026, 10:50 AM
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Concourse-wise I have no clue. But functionally, to any metal on the engine or transaxle.

I have mine under one of the transaxle tail case nuts.
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post Jun 24 2026, 10:50 AM
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The ground strap attaches at the transmission tail housing. Remove an upper nut and install the strap.
Heck if you look you may find that the shop either left the nut loose or removed it from where the strap belongs.
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post Jun 24 2026, 12:07 PM
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Thanks! Will look again.
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post Jun 24 2026, 12:07 PM
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QUOTE(Luke M @ Jun 24 2026, 12:50 PM) *

The ground strap attaches at the transmission tail housing. Remove an upper nut and install the strap.
Heck if you look you may find that the shop either left the nut loose or removed it from where the strap belongs.

Yep; they removed it.
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post Jun 24 2026, 12:08 PM
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QUOTE(Luke M @ Jun 24 2026, 12:50 PM) *

The ground strap attaches at the transmission tail housing. Remove an upper nut and install the strap.
Heck if you look you may find that the shop either left the nut loose or removed it from where the strap belongs.

Yep; they removed it.
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post Jun 24 2026, 12:15 PM
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You were very fortunate that you didn't have a fire. Good to hear that it didn't happen.

When the transmission ground strap is left disconnected, your clutch cable is the likely path for electricity. Just ask George Hussey about his experience when he left off the ground strap (he just had to install a new clutch cable and reconnect the ground strap).
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post Jun 24 2026, 01:10 PM
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That ground strap attaches to a pressed-in threaded stud on the trunk floor immediately above the trans.
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post Jun 24 2026, 01:17 PM
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QUOTE(JeffBowlsby @ Jun 24 2026, 03:10 PM) *

That ground strap attaches to a pressed-in threaded stud on the trunk floor immediately above the trans.

Yes; that was still connected and visible.
Anyone have a pic of the location where it connects to the trans? Still don’t see it.
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post Jun 24 2026, 01:19 PM
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QUOTE(Jack Standz @ Jun 24 2026, 02:15 PM) *

You were very fortunate that you didn't have a fire. Good to hear that it didn't happen.

When the transmission ground strap is left disconnected, your clutch cable is the likely path for electricity. Just ask George Hussey about his experience when he left off the ground strap (he just had to install a new clutch cable and reconnect the ground strap).

Whew! Since it did start albeit sluggish my guess the strap was still touching the trans case, just not real solidly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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post Jun 24 2026, 01:29 PM
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Anyone have a pic of the location where it connects to the trans? Still don’t see it.[/quote]
It *really* doesn't matter which bolt/stud you attach it to, it just needs to be attached, but here a pic of the one on my race car using one of the top studs.

And these types of grounds straps are common if you need/want more length.

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post Jun 24 2026, 01:31 PM
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[quote name='GregAmy' date='Jun 24 2026, 03:29 PM' post='3262659']
Anyone have a pic of the location where it connects to the trans? Still don’t see it.[/quote]
It *really* doesn't matter which bolt/stud you attach it to, it just needs to be attached, but here a pic of the one on my race car using one of the top studs.

And these types of grounds straps are common if you need/want more length.

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Ahhh. That helps! Will check again.
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post Jun 24 2026, 03:43 PM
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[quote name='StarBear' date='Jun 24 2026, 03:31 PM' post='3262660']
[quote name='GregAmy' date='Jun 24 2026, 03:29 PM' post='3262659']
Anyone have a pic of the location where it connects to the trans? Still don’t see it.[/quote]
It *really* doesn't matter which bolt/stud you attach it to, it just needs to be attached, but here a pic of the one on my race car using one of the top studs.

And these types of grounds straps are common if you need/want more length.

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Ahhh. That helps! Will check again.
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@GregAmy Looking toward the front of the car (bolt/nut on rear of the trans housing)? Tough for me to see up there without a lift.
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post Jun 24 2026, 03:57 PM
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QUOTE(StarBear @ Jun 24 2026, 04:43 PM) *
Looking toward the front of the car (bolt/nut on rear of the trans housing)? Tough for me to see up there without a lift.

From the lower rear looking forward.

Pick a bolt. You can't pick wrong.
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post Jun 24 2026, 04:27 PM
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QUOTE(GregAmy @ Jun 24 2026, 05:57 PM) *

QUOTE(StarBear @ Jun 24 2026, 04:43 PM) *
Looking toward the front of the car (bolt/nut on rear of the trans housing)? Tough for me to see up there without a lift.

From the lower rear looking forward.

Pick a bolt. You can't pick wrong.

Thanks!!!!
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