Transmission Removal

[spider54]

I'm bringing the transmission down this weekend to replace the release bearing . I put the car up on jacks tonight and crawled under for some pre-project planning. Everything looks pretty standard except for the top left bellhousing bolt. It looks like a real challenge to loosen it ! Anyone got any suggestion, advise or warnings i should know before attempting this project? It will be greatly appreciated.

[So Cal Mark]

get the longest extension you can find and a swivel socket

[Curly]

get the longest extension you can find and a swivel socket

....... and undo the rear gearbox mount to allow the back of the engine to tilt down.

The top starter motor bolt is also hard to get at. A 3/8 drive 13mm socket on a swivel joint with a long extesion will make it easier.

[spider54]

thanks, both of you confirm what i was thinking. lowering the rear of the tranny seemed like it might gain a little more space, but it will still take extentions, swivel and patience.