Transmission removal/Stripped clutch line bolt
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Does anyone know if the clutch line bracket bolt is threaded into the block? We have every other bolt loose, but that little bolt is what is holding us back, got a good grip on it and gave it so much torque it was bending the extension and then the socket slipped on it. If it's not threaded into the block, we will just disconnect the soft line and be done. If not we have to pull the engine unless someone knows a way to get it out.
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There's a plate sandwiched between the block and transmission that is also between the starter and transmission. I'm not sure if that will cause an issue, its been a while.
And I believe 2 of them have nuts behind them and one does not. Take that with a grain of salt, I haven't touched that area of the car in 6 months.
There is also a bracket that holds the starter to the block.
And I believe 2 of them have nuts behind them and one does not. Take that with a grain of salt, I haven't touched that area of the car in 6 months.
There is also a bracket that holds the starter to the block.
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There's a plate sandwiched between the block and transmission that is also between the starter and transmission. I'm not sure if that will cause an issue, its been a while.
And I believe 2 of them have nuts behind them and one does not. Take that with a grain of salt, I haven't touched that area of the car in 6 months.
There is also a bracket that holds the starter to the block.
And I believe 2 of them have nuts behind them and one does not. Take that with a grain of salt, I haven't touched that area of the car in 6 months.
There is also a bracket that holds the starter to the block.
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Actually I'm like 90% sure that plate is bolted to the block behind the flywheel anyway. You'd never get it past the flywheel and clutch even if it wasn't. You'll need to get that starter bolt out.
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Try the acetone/ATF mix. 50/50, shake well, and soak it on. Best penetrating lube there is.
Then smack it straight on with a hammer, and repeat. Let it soak for a day and try again. Use the fluid liberally.
If possible, find the next smaller size socket and hammer that on. Best if it's an impact socket, so you don't split it.
Then smack it straight on with a hammer, and repeat. Let it soak for a day and try again. Use the fluid liberally.
If possible, find the next smaller size socket and hammer that on. Best if it's an impact socket, so you don't split it.
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That bolt bolts through the starter, yes. The plate between the trans and motor is held by a single M3 bolt or something like that. It can be bent easilly of needed? It also is held to the dip stick by a similar bolt, fyi. In theory, you could pull the trans and bend the plate, then sneak a small wrench in there to undo the bolt holding the plate to the block?
I would attach a photo, but the page just refreshes when I try on my phone... There should be one fairly recently in my build thread. The bolt is uppwe left, by the dipstick, when looking at the flywheel.
I would attach a photo, but the page just refreshes when I try on my phone... There should be one fairly recently in my build thread. The bolt is uppwe left, by the dipstick, when looking at the flywheel.
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That bolt bolts through the starter, yes. The plate between the trans and motor is held by a single M3 bolt or something like that. It can be bent easilly of needed? It also is held to the dip stick by a similar bolt, fyi. In theory, you could pull the trans and bend the plate, then sneak a small wrench in there to undo the bolt holding the plate to the block?
I would attach a photo, but the page just refreshes when I try on my phone... There should be one fairly recently in my build thread. The bolt is uppwe left, by the dipstick, when looking at the flywheel.
I would attach a photo, but the page just refreshes when I try on my phone... There should be one fairly recently in my build thread. The bolt is uppwe left, by the dipstick, when looking at the flywheel.
Y'all are lifesavers, we just got the PPF off today and everything is disconnected like wiring etc. I'll take your post into consideration, I'm so happy it could work. We tried everything else and it just stripped completely.
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I'm not sure if the picture is showing. But, we have got everything off and it's all going smoothly. We just finished all 4 brakes and suspension. The rear main seal had a tiny leak, but it looks like it is mostly coming from this thing that looks like a thermostat housing and I honestly don't know what it is. I know the CAS usually leaks, but I don't think that's the CAS.
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As others have said, it's still most likely your CAS o-ring, but I'd replace the gasket for the coolant plate while you're in there anyway. From the looks of those TWO hose clamps, someone else was probably trying to track down a leak too..
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No thermostat, it's just a coolant plate for the heater core line and the temp sensor for the dash. Only coolant there.
As others have said, it's still most likely your CAS o-ring, but I'd replace the gasket for the coolant plate while you're in there anyway. From the looks of those TWO hose clamps, someone else was probably trying to track down a leak too..
As others have said, it's still most likely your CAS o-ring, but I'd replace the gasket for the coolant plate while you're in there anyway. From the looks of those TWO hose clamps, someone else was probably trying to track down a leak too..