How the F*** do I get to two top bolts holding the tr-3650 to the motor?
02-09-2008, 04:52 PM
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How the F*** do I get to two top bolts holding the tr-3650 to the motor?
Changing clutch and I cant see a possible way to get these bastards out. I know there is a correct swivel/ extention combination so that is what I need.
Anyone know or have any suggestions?
Anyone know or have any suggestions?
02-09-2008, 05:17 PM
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RE: How the F*** do I get to two top bolts holding the tr-3650 to the motor?
You should be able to get at them with an angled wrench (13mm I believe) through the top of the engine bay. Its a pain in the ***, but you can do it. If you're desperate you could remove the intake manifold, which would make themmuch easier to get at. But thats a lot of extra work.
You could alsoloosen your motor mounts and angle the motor up and transmission down so you can get a better angle at them from under the car. If you do that, just make sure you drain the transmission first, or fluid will leak out of the tail with it tilted down (assuming the driveshaft is removed).
You could alsoloosen your motor mounts and angle the motor up and transmission down so you can get a better angle at them from under the car. If you do that, just make sure you drain the transmission first, or fluid will leak out of the tail with it tilted down (assuming the driveshaft is removed).
02-09-2008, 05:50 PM
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RE: How the F*** do I get to two top bolts holding the tr-3650 to the motor?
just unbolt the tranny crossmember and lightly jack the balancer with a piece of wood and you should tilt it enough to get it from the bottom with a long extension and swivel socket.
02-09-2008, 07:55 PM
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RE: How the F*** do I get to two top bolts holding the tr-3650 to the motor?
ORIGINAL: livefast1
just unbolt the tranny crossmember and lightly jack the balancer with a piece of wood and you should tilt it enough to get it from the bottom with a long extension and swivel socket.
just unbolt the tranny crossmember and lightly jack the balancer with a piece of wood and you should tilt it enough to get it from the bottom with a long extension and swivel socket.
02-09-2008, 09:39 PM
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RE: How the F*** do I get to two top bolts holding the tr-3650 to the motor?
ORIGINAL: pete1665
/\ +1 .. I used about 2 feet of extensions with a swivel at the end. the you can get at the bolts from either side of the tranny.
ORIGINAL: livefast1
just unbolt the tranny crossmember and lightly jack the balancer with a piece of wood and you should tilt it enough to get it from the bottom with a long extension and swivel socket.
just unbolt the tranny crossmember and lightly jack the balancer with a piece of wood and you should tilt it enough to get it from the bottom with a long extension and swivel socket.
02-09-2008, 09:50 PM
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RE: How the F*** do I get to two top bolts holding the tr-3650 to the motor?
ORIGINAL: kenv
Damn! 2 feet of extensions-- Them bolts must be lots of fun to get back in[&:]
ORIGINAL: pete1665
/\ +1 .. I used about 2 feet of extensions with a swivel at the end. the you can get at the bolts from either side of the tranny.
ORIGINAL: livefast1
just unbolt the tranny crossmember and lightly jack the balancer with a piece of wood and you should tilt it enough to get it from the bottom with a long extension and swivel socket.
just unbolt the tranny crossmember and lightly jack the balancer with a piece of wood and you should tilt it enough to get it from the bottom with a long extension and swivel socket.
02-09-2008, 11:05 PM
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RE: How the F*** do I get to two top bolts holding the tr-3650 to the motor?
I used IMPACT swivels and extensions. Not your normal stuff. A spherical swivel won't get in a bind when you are tq'ing it.Come from over the top of the tranny, from the tail shaft.
