Tainted

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Im taking my transmission out to put my rear oil gallery plug back into the motor but im having some trouble. I've got everything unbolted from the transmission, lines connections, everything - except for the top 12 o'clock bolt. I've got poly motor mounts so the transmission will not hang low enough for me to get extensions and a socket on it.

Help! what can I do??

performabuilt

iTrader: (25)

You may have to support the engine some how and remove the engine mount bolts to get it to drop to where you need it.

Marc 85Z28

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I just replaced my transmission for the first time with the poly engine mounts installed and it was just as easy as with the worn factory rubber mounts. You need a 13mm, 3/8" drive shallow socket installed on a 3/8" universal adaptor. With that and a 24" extension I had no trouble removing or installing any bolts.

Superman09

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if you want the easiest way.... remove your intake. I had my intake off and you can just reach back, toss a 13mm gear wrench on it and off it comes. Just a thought.

cablebandit

iTrader: (37)

i do it the same way. I think i use 2 -24" extensions sometimes and come from the tailshaft area all the way up.

Tainted

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mmk thank yall. If I can manage to pull down on it some and get those sockets up there I'll pull the intake before I unbolt those motor mounts.

Gilbert@Ace Racing

Wow, you guys get creative!

Take a long extension like what was mentioned... I personally use a 36" x 3/8" and the correct impact wobble socket. I come in above the right rear side of the case and dick with it for about 2-3 minutes and about the time I am becoming annoyed I am finished.

Don't make it any harder than it has to be... use the correct tools!

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NASTY98TA

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Same poly mounts here.... long extension, and and swivel 13mm. on a impact gun.

Tainted

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Did you have to loosen your motor mounts any to do that though? These are literally brand new with 0 miles so they are as stiff as ever

Gilbert@Ace Racing

No, the engine does not need to be loosened up, repositioned or removed to enable you to remove the bolt.

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99Hawk262

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Poly mounts here too and no problems. Do you have a friend with really long arms? I did and with several extensions he was able to get right to it. Just be patient with it.

Tainted

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im 6"2' with lnog skinny arms and im still struggling

99Hawk262

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^^My buddy is 6' 4" so I guess your just screwed . Just keep at it, you'll get it. Even with the poly mounts, you should be able to pull the tranny down quite a bit. Also, make sure your lid and all that is disconnected. That gets forgotten quite a bit and can cause a bind and/or crack the lid.

Tainted

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ok ill jsut take the lid off

98Camarod

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That was one of the easier bolts I thought. I used 2 24" extensions and a swivel 13mm. I had trouble with the driverside top one. That was the bitch bolt

SOMbitch

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Sorry Tainted. If any body needs a break it's you. BTW, I ocasionally make it through your way (daughters B-ball games mainly). But I have a few friends in the area too. Maybe I can check out your shop sometime. Good luck!!!!!

Gilbert@Ace Racing

Shop? Did he just say .. Shop?

Dude, you have a shop and you are having trouble with getting this transmission out? Really?

I hope I got it wrong.

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