dustin99a4

iTrader: (17)

ok i have a 99 z28 a4 and i am n the process of pulling the tranny and installing a higher stall converter i have already
un bolted the starter
removed the ta
removed the drive shaft
unbolted the tc bolts
un bolted the the cable and the wiring connectors
an dun bolted the tranny cross member
so i started on the bell housing bolts and i got stuck HOW DO YOU GET TO THE UPPER BOLTS ON THE BELL HOUSING i have a swivel socket and a huge extention but i cant get to the top ones do any ov you have any helpfull tips to get those stupid bolts????

joecar

First, don't forget the cooler lines.

Take off the lid and bellows.

Pull down on rear of trans. so engine tilts on motor mounts;
got poly's... loosen the mount bolts a little.

Use two long extensions (20" each) or a long and medium extension (20" + 10") and reach from the rear of trans to bell housing bolts; do the top ones first, leave the easier ones for last; one of them holds fill tube, pull this before lowering trans.

GregWS6&z28

iTrader: (8)

jack the front of the engine so it will tilt the tranny down just a little. go from the right side of the tranny, near the tailshaft, and youll get it sooner or later. circumstances just have to be right. I got my top bolt back in in about a minute.
use a 3/8 short socket and swivel with about 2.5-3ft of extensions. a magnet fitting in the socket helps keep the bolt from falling and helps you direct it to the hole

98SS Blackattack

This is all you need

http://modernmusclecars.net/forums/a...p?do=tcinstall

NastyNate

Yeah lowering the back of the tranny as mentioned above is how you gain access to them. I had 2 24 inch extensions and 1 12 inch extension. I used a piece of blue shop paper towel in the joints to stabilize them a bit more and use a short socket on the end of the swivel cause a deep socket will flop around more. It just takes a little time bro. Best thing to do when you get to a point you can't get past is take a break and reposition yourself under the car.

joecar

dustin, let us know how you progress, take your time, it's best to not rush.

revtime

iTrader: (1)

I use every extension I own to get to the top 2 bolts. Its 5 extensions of different sizes. This gives you some play in it so you can get the socket all the way on the bolt easier.
I have done this enough times now I can remove or install the top 2 in about 5 minutes. Its the 2nd one up on the driver side that gives me fits.
Especially with an ultrabell.

dustin99a4

iTrader: (17)

thanks a lot guys i havent had a chance to get back to work on the car but hopefully i can get to it tomorow
i will let you know how it goes or if i get stuck agin

dustin

dustin99a4

iTrader: (17)

ok i got to work tonight i had to un bolt the exhast from the header flange to get the trans to drop down but i got tired and ran out of steam so i left the bottom two bolts in and i will drop it tomorow
THANKS for all the help guys