Stock TC Bolt Removal
07-19-2005, 10:22 PM
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Stock TC Bolt Removal Im in the middle of an A4-M6 swap and I got stuck on trying to break loose the TC allen head bolts. I am pretty sure I am using the correct size allen socket (8mm), but I amalmost putting all my body weight into breaking them loose, causing them to start to round the hex heads. Anything I am doing wrong here? BTW, its a '00 SS w/7500 miles.
07-19-2005, 10:44 PM
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I am positive I am trying to loosen them by turning the bolts counter clockwise, unless they are left-hand threaded. Even used WD-40 before I started to loosen them. ANy other suggestions? Just need to get those bolts out so I can remove the bellhousing bolts and then its out
07-19-2005, 10:54 PM
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Are you holding the flexplate?
I removed some and relyed on the socket to allen adapter to rest on the oil pan and stop the flexplate from turning. But if you get a real tight one it'll try to turn the flexplate and the allen driver will want to come out sideways, stripping it.
You have to hold the flexplate.
I removed some and relyed on the socket to allen adapter to rest on the oil pan and stop the flexplate from turning. But if you get a real tight one it'll try to turn the flexplate and the allen driver will want to come out sideways, stripping it.
You have to hold the flexplate.
07-19-2005, 11:08 PM
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I am holding the crank pulley via socket and ratchet thus holding the flexplate in place while trying to break the TC bolts loose......I know it cant be this difficult. Ant other input? Trying to be done by 7/24 for PCH Cruise
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07-20-2005, 03:22 PM
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Just keep trying, if it rounds you'll have to cut it off with a air chisel or something. Its a pain man! One of mine rounded off and I had to do that. They're tight as hell and have locktite on them too. Good Luck!
07-20-2005, 04:45 PM
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So I have to be using the correct size allen socket right? 8mm?
I had to tap the allen socket in there too to be sure it wasn't sliding out and starting to strip.
I used a Matco 8mm impact socket/allen driver or whatever it's called.
07-20-2005, 09:36 PM
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Thx for the help everyone......finally got those bastards out. I had to tap the allen socket in with a hammer to make sure they bottomed out before attempting again. Once I figured that out it was smooth sailing.
