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Mar 3, 2009 | 02:56 PM

smokintiresz28

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Stall Converter Bolts

2nd gear slipping in tranny , going to pull it myself , cant really see how to get to the torq converter bolts , anyone got any easy suggestions?

Mar 3, 2009 | 04:08 PM

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You have to remove the starter.

Then you will have access to the converter bolts. If possible have a buddy put a socket on a breaker bar and hold the crank by the front crank bolt while you bust the converter bolts loose.

Mar 3, 2009 | 04:11 PM

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Does it hold in 4th gear? It may be a servo problem or the band and drum are worn.

Mar 3, 2009 | 06:51 PM

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exactly what i did, two people makes it easier

Mar 5, 2009 | 02:05 PM

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sweet thats a good idea , now got any tips on the top bell housing bolts and how many are there i got 5 out

Mar 5, 2009 | 03:13 PM

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remove the cross member and let the trans hang down and you'll be able to see the bellhousing bolts . I use a long extension 3ft I think and a swivel to get them out.

Mar 5, 2009 | 03:47 PM

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so if i remove the crossmember it will hang down . ok i was told it would not , about how far will it drop.

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Mar 6, 2009 | 04:34 PM

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well im in a driveway with no air tools just sockets and wrenches so it is taken me longer

Mar 6, 2009 | 10:39 PM

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with 70k on the tranny is this a common problem

Mar 7, 2009 | 02:05 AM

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ha ha I love super mechanic stories.....

Mar 9, 2009 | 05:18 PM

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well i finally got the heavy bitch out should be ready to go back with it friday

Mar 11, 2009 | 12:05 AM

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HEY 01SSreda4,
I would not call him a "Super Mechanic"; he just didn't stop or screw around. I watched and timed him. Other mechanics have given me "estimates" and told me they would need the car all day. You know, the kind that has big ads in the Yellow Pages. I would still be using my "Fast Mechanic" but he got killed in a street race several years ago down in LA.