I installed my split case tranny this weekened into my 58 bug. Everything seemed to bolt up nicely, except that the lower shock bolts needed a bit of persuasion and still seem a bit kinked. But the most surprising thing was the spring plates were twisted. This was evident when I stood directly behind one of them. I thought this problem might correct itself when I but weight on it by lowering the car onto it's wheels, but it didn't.
Does this mean the spring plate needs adjusting?
or
The tranny is not intalled properly?
or
Both?
Thanks.