mikef04

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Hi, i am currently in the process of removing my engine and i am having trouble accessing one last bolt located on the driverside bellhousing. No matter what i try i cannot get to it. Is it a case of reoving driveshaft as this is what i see as my next move.

Many thanks

Elefantman

Having just done the engine on a mates classic rally car I can appreciate how tight the space is for the d/side bottom nut..
To get it undone I pushed the pin from the driveshaft and slid it as far away from the gearbox as possible.. then used a 3/8 drive 14mm socket, swivel joint and ratchet... it took time (and a bit of long tube over the ratchet to get the first movement) but it worked.

mikef04

iTrader: (7)

Thanks for the reply, that seems similar to what i was thinking of doing.

chasey

iTrader: (2)

socket T bar with a jack handle for extra length and it's no problem getting it from the top

RedScoob

I just use a ring spanner and lots of swearing... :-)