engine/tranny bolts...
Dec 19, 2004 | 04:57 PM
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Howard Beach, NY
engine/tranny bolts...
is there any trick to getting to the bolts that bolt the tranny to the engine before i go digging at it?
car is an 86 auto
Dec 19, 2004 | 05:07 PM
Team Owner
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From: SE NY
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If you can't get to the top bolts with long extensions & swivles you may need to tilt the engine & tranny a bit.
Dec 20, 2004 | 06:23 AM
Le Mans Master
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From: Australia
Ditto above.
Pull the dist and tilt engine back so the top bolts are clear to access
.Make sure the bottom bolts are still in so the trans doesn't fall of the engines dowels.
When I have the top bolts out I level the lot up and support the sump before removing trans.
Dec 20, 2004 | 08:58 AM
Team Owner
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From: eville in
Quote:
Originally Posted by 65Z01
If you can't get to the top bolts with long extensions & swivles you may need to tilt the engine & tranny a bit.
3ft extension
Dec 20, 2004 | 09:14 AM
Melting Slicks
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From: Reno/Sparks Nevada
Ditto to the above, plus I use an impact gun to remove the bolts.
Dec 20, 2004 | 11:12 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: Saginaw TX
Also 9/16 swivel socket with above mentioned 3Ft extension. Been there done that, as they said above.
Good Luck
Dec 20, 2004 | 11:35 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: Parker, Colorado, USofA
Buy two 12" extensions and use the otherone you already have...they're a LOT cheaper than a single 3 footer.
Dec 21, 2004 | 02:44 AM
Melting Slicks
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From: Las Vegas NV
Quote:
Originally Posted by mash557
Also 9/16 swivel socket with above mentioned 3Ft extension. Been there done that, as they said above.
Good Luck
I also tape the 9/16 swivel socket so it doesn't flop down too much
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