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Old 08-17-2010, 04:12 PM
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Well im trying to install the clutch on my 93 gt and im hvaing a problem getting the starter off the bottom bolt came out no problem but the top bolt is being a pain in my *** anybody have any tips or tricks for getting to that sucker its really tight to get a wrench in there and impossible to fit a ratchet
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Old 08-17-2010, 04:32 PM
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I use a universal and a 2 ft extention and come in staight from the front by the sway bar
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Old 08-17-2010, 04:50 PM
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^^^+1 works like a charm
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Old 08-17-2010, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by mjr46
I use a universal and a 2 ft extention and come in staight from the front by the sway bar
yup...
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Old 08-18-2010, 06:10 PM
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I also agree, I just had to swap my starter out. It works great.
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Old 08-18-2010, 09:12 PM
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Broke a bolt off the top on a 93 Monday. Went in the same way used a large breaker bar. NY for 3 years. Trans bolts came out with threads. Bellhousing to block ,pop. Oil pan gasket Snap crack wish had passed on this job. Estimate is out the window, new figures. Only one bolt still in block.
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