i can search for the names and stuff and i even find the threads but when i try to open them it says that i dont have permission to do that. I was logged in when i tried it
Make sure the mods you found are actually public. The search function sometimes shows up mods that are moderated (ie. not downloadable)
What i wrote in the post above. Make sure you got the correct link. If you are got the link for the one that is no more available, you will get an error instead..