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Old 07-19-2008, 02:41 PM
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Was trying to bleed the clutch and i dropped a 7/16" socket into the bell housing. What is the bet way to remove/
Old 07-19-2008, 02:59 PM
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Ouch. I would think you'll have to pull the tranny.
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Ouch. I would think you'll have to pull the tranny.
Thats what i thought as well.
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Hell yes, I got it without removing the tranny. I removed the starter, and used a spring magnet. It wasn't easy, but i got it.
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That was pretty quick.
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Originally Posted by tacklebox
That was pretty quick.
Yea, must of got lucky. Will be taping the socket to the drive from know on!
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damn i was gonna say 1 inch hole saw... LOL j.k glad u didnt have to pull the tranny
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I use a 7/16" wrench...that I have a hole drilled through and a long *** string tied to it!! lol

i dropped it once, all i did was pull it back out...thank God lol



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