ARCTICWHITE98Z28

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I have been following the mdernmusclecars.net trans removal writeup with pretty good success (only one bolt left) except for that blasted top bellhousing bolt. I have tried just about every possible combo of extensions and can't get that ***** to turn. I am afraid I am going to round the bolt head soon.

I have tried two 24" extensions with a swivel connected to the 13mm socket. All I can say is that the swivel is so loosey-goosey that it will not stay on the bolthead. So I used some duct tape to keep the swivel firmer. Didn't help. I was still unable to get the right alignment. I was able to get the socket on the bolt head using the two 24" extensions without the swivel but it was not a straight enough line so the rachet turned but didn't break that puppy loose. I have also tried some shorter extensions without any luck.

I am doing this project in my garage using four jack stands. It seems that the trans is not low enough to get a good straight shot at that bolt. Any ideas on how I can get that bolt out or the trans lower? I have pulled on the tailshaft to see if the trans will go lower, but it ain't budgin. THANKS.

StreetSilverado

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Put a floorjack in the front with a block and try to raise the motor up so that it lowers the trans in the back, thats what I had to do. It was still a pain in the ***, but it can be done.

AutomagicLS1

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If you cant hit it with the swivel try a wobble extension instead of a strait extension on the end. If worse comes to worse take your intake off to get to the top one

Bret@EFIAlchemy

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A swivel socket would be ideal, usually gets right in there.

Firechikn

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Remove intake. I run solid motor mounts, so I have to remove it everytime the trans. comes out. I can pull it in about 5min. now.

9000th01ss

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Or (assuming you have a stock exhaust going by your mods in your signature) remove the pass side cat, look and see, it's probably hitting the frame. Take it out and the engine/trans will drop back more.

Bret@EFIAlchemy

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If it comes down far enough sometimes the oil pan edge will sit on the k member.

RippinZ121

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Put some electrical tape on the swivel so it doesnt "swivel" and slip off.

PedaltoMetal

I was able to get the 2 top ones from above without having to remove the intake. Used a GearWrench and pulled with all my might.

GT Griller

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Wobble sockets KICKASS!! for this job.

ARCTICWHITE98Z28

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I just bought a wobble extension. I will try that out. Thanks for the replies.

AutomagicLS1

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You shouldnt have any problem hitting it with a swivel but I think that wobble wil work for ya if you could get a strait extension on it. Let us know how it turns out

GregWS6&z28

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if all else fails you can probably take the intake off and someone can reach it from the top with a stubby wrench.

098z28

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u still have ur crossmember on? if u do just takeit off and let the trans sag down and u can get to it fairly easy that would be the stupidest idea in the world to take your intake off to get to a ******* belhousing bolt

GA95DCMSS

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Stupidest Idea in the world, but yet there are many, (including I) that have used it successfully. I just never bothered to put that bolt back in lol.

ARCTICWHITE98Z28

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The crossmember was taken off already. I am hoping the wobble extension will allow me to get that last bolt out. I'm going to try it later today. Thanks.

CoolAid

Thats what I do on my GTO, although it only takes me 10 minuets or less where as the last one I pulled on an Fbody took me FOREVER.


Engines under the dash board FTL.

Bret@EFIAlchemy

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Actually not really stupid especially if your on the ground with limited tools, in some cases you have to (firechikn). like he said it only takes a few minutes. Always a good idea to put all bellhousing bolts back in. It really sucks when you crack one cause it was allowed to flex a little bit. Just my opinion guys.

DrkPhx

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This works for me everytime.

ARCTICWHITE98Z28

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I was FINALLY able to get that last bolt out and the tranny out. I had to remove the tailshaft and then use a wobble with a 24" extension along with a 8" extension to get the right angle at it. THANKS for the replies