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For 30.00 bucks I used ARP studs to help align the Tremec trans into place, makes life a lot easier when you have to stab it in. Plus you can see if there is any slight interference before hand. If you don't want to splurge just get a few bolts and cut off the heads and use a alignment pins on top.
I wouldn't risk breaking one of the ears off a transmission.
For 30.00 bucks I used ARP studs to help align the Tremec trans into place, makes life a lot easier when you have to stab it in. Plus you can see if there is any slight interference before hand. If you don't want to splurge just get a few bolts and cut off the heads and use a alignment pins on top.
I wouldn't risk breaking one of the ears off a transmission.
Your idea for cutting the heads off of bolts to then use the bolts as alignment pins is a good idea...
The clutch came out just fine, it was the pilot bearing that exploded. A few other threads discuss how even a slightly misaligned input shaft (which would be thrown at a weird angle if the trans was bouncing around) can destroy a bearing. Maybe you didn't see the second pic I posted but there's a good amount of oil around the driver side head. But good advice on the bolts I've been seeing a handful of threads where people snap those bolts
Ignorance isn't a requirement to blow up the pilot bearing, shifting like a man can do it as well as mere age.
Years ago when I did the clutch in my Z06 I did the rear main seal and cover gasket. Supposedly GM had porosity issues back then too, but mine quit leaking with a reseal. If GM redid their design I think you'll be just fine with the new cover. Be sure to get some of this parts cleaner for the back of your engine, it's magic.
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