Top transmison bolts

[dynamo]

Got my imrc;s upper manifold off car for cleaning,
next project is stage two clutch, i can see the top two bolts
with the top manifold off, nice easy access to bolts.
But i cant get them loose, i been soaking form the tap thru side
for two days now, no luck, any idea;s how to break them loose?

 

[1995svtcobra]

Use a breaker bar or like I did, put a wrench on it then get up in the engine bay and use your foot lol. It worked for me

 

[greasy]

Like the gentleman said above, use a breaker bar or something to get you as much leverage as possible.

 

[THE RED 1]

Comes down to it use a torch and heat the block, the aluminum will expand long before the steel bolt it will practically fall out lol

 

[howie8124]

Use a breaker bar or like I did, put a wrench on it then get up in the engine bay and use your foot lol. It worked for me

I got mine from the engine also.. Any sort of breaker bar should bust them free.

 

[dynamo]

Oh they are pita bolts, finally got them after 6 beers lol
big breaker bar

 

[DVJ38]

OP, it probably would have been easier after 8. Just saying. lol

 

[1997Cobra]

here's what i did, and it was easy.

1. undo crossmember bolts at frame
2. let it down with a jack under said crossmember
3. get a LOONG extension and a good swivel
4. get a breaker bar
5. put it all together and break them loose

I completely removed the 2 top bolts. Then I put the crossmember back up. Then broke every other bolt free and worked from there. I had it out in less then 4 hours working at my usual, super slow pace. The starter bolts gave me the most crap though.


Oh wow, didnt realize you were from around here. Let me know, ill bring my tools!

HAHA and i didnt read the whole thread either. My offer still stands on anything else you may need help with

 

[encasedmetal]

for future reference- hitting the two bolts from under the car with an impact gun, extentions and swivels will make this a much faster/simpler job.

 

[Chris _Scott]

here's what i did, and it was easy.

1. undo crossmember bolts at frame
2. let it down with a jack under said crossmember
3. get a LOONG extension and a good swivel
4. get a breaker bar
5. put it all together and break them loose

I completely removed the 2 top bolts. Then I put the crossmember back up. Then broke every other bolt free and worked from there. I had it out in less then 4 hours working at my usual, super slow pace. The starter bolts gave me the most crap though.


Oh wow, didnt realize you were from around here. Let me know, ill bring my tools!

HAHA and i didnt read the whole thread either. My offer still stands on anything else you may need help with

+2938
I opened this thread to give this exact response.

For the starter bolt.. if you get the perfect size wrench.. you can remove the top bolt with JUST that, there is a nice little access hole/slot in the stock k-member to use.

 

[dynamo]

Great information thank you,
yea i am at 21 mile and north ave.
We will ahve to meet thrusday night cj berrymore car show !

 

[1997Cobra]

+2938
I opened this thread to give this exact response.

For the starter bolt.. if you get the perfect size wrench.. you can remove the top bolt with JUST that, there is a nice little access hole/slot in the stock k-member to use.

Right on dude!:beer: this is how I do 90% of my trans jobs.

Never thought of that for the starter. I ended up with an extension and a swivel there, which worked fine for me!

Great information thank you,
yea i am at 21 mile and north ave.
We will ahve to meet thrusday night cj berrymore car show !

Was not aware of that? Are you going to be there for sure? Check out the first thread in my sig, we are all meeting friday and saturday!

 

[Stang Lover]

Get some impact swivel sockets it will make it much easier.

 

[Chris _Scott]

Dont forget the two bolts for the flex plate!

I cant tell you how many times my dumbass keeps trying to yank off the transmission with that still bolted on and wonder WTF is happening.

 

[9CobraVert8]

Dont forget the two bolts for the flex plate!

I cant tell you how many times my dumbass keeps trying to yank off the transmission with that still bolted on and wonder WTF is happening.

And I thought I was the only one who did that LOL.