Phils38cpe Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 I may have made a mistake but I decided to pull the motor out the top leaving the tranny on my 90 convertible to fix the freeze plugs, A/C compressor and intake manifold gasket. I'm getting to old to do this stuff but I tried it anyway. I got just about everything disconnected even got 4 of the 5 bell housing bolts. The service manual says one is put in from the engine side on the fire wall side of the motor. Try as I might I can't find this 5th bolt. Can anyone shed some light on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-a-n-i-e-l Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 It's on the firewall side. It is put in from the opposite direction. I suggest a very long extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-a-n-i-e-l Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Below the exhaust manifold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phils38cpe Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 Thanks - I'll give it another try. BTW I drove an 88 Fiero with a SC3800 (ser 2) for 12 years as my daily driver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franc944 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Open end wrench is the only way to get to that bolt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 18" extension and an 18mm socket (if memory serves). I have done this change many times. It can be frustrating and I suggest taping the socket to the extension will reduce the colorful language. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 19 hours ago, 2seater said: 18" extension and an 18mm socket (if memory serves). I have done this change many times. It can be frustrating and I suggest taping the socket to the extension will reduce the colorful language. harbor freight sales extensions with 'locks'so that the socket can't fall off.i have some.https://www.harborfreight.com/4-pc-38-in-drive-quick-release-extension-bar-set-67976.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 7 minutes ago, handmedownreatta said: harbor freight sales extensions with 'locks'so that the socket can't fall off.i have some.https://www.harborfreight.com/4-pc-38-in-drive-quick-release-extension-bar-set-67976.html Good idea. It would be nice to be available in 1/2" as that bolt is fairly torque heavy. 18" of extension places the breaker bar/ratchet in a sweet spot between the engine and strut tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phils38cpe Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share Posted December 24, 2018 I think I'm suffering softening of the brain. Going after that elusive tranny bolt I found that the tranny dipstick tube would make the job a lot easier if it wasn't there. FINALLY got the bracket bolt out and removed the dipstick tube- Now for the fun part - "should have drained the tranny first " stupid mistake good thing I had a full bag of kitty litter. I HATE CARS !!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordrodsteven Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Odd... I don't remember any need to remove the dipstick when I pulled my transmission out but.... I was going the other way and pulling my transmission out the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 I feel your pain. I did that mistake once myself☹️ Once you get the system down you don't have to pull the tube but otherwise it just gets rotated out of the way. I should have warned you🤐 Merry Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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