Unbolting T-5 - Challenges

[Gman]

Hello All,

Planning to pull the engine from my 85GT. I'd like to avoid pulling the transmission as well.


I need to disconnect the clutch fork, but I can't get one of the four transmission bolts out. Passenger side top. It's very tight and I can't seem to get a socket on it square, there's not room for extensions (I tried). Even if I could get a socket on the bolt there's not much room to swing the ratchet.

So what's the secret?

Thanks in advance.

BG

[Jack Hidley]

6 point socket with a wobbler extension in it. Then add on several long extensions to that. The ratchet is going to end up near the back of the trans.

[richpet]

That's how I've done it. Several extensions, at least one of them wobblyish, with a universal joint socket.

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[Four Eyed Fox]

It may help to drop the trans cross member and lower the trans

[wraithracing]

I have a 3 ft Snap On extension specifically because of the top passenger transmission bellhousing bolt. The extension is a 1/2 drive with a 3/8 end impact unit. I put a wobble and the socket on the end, then weave the extension over the top of the transmission on the passenger side, until I make contact with the bolt. Seat the socket squarely on the bolt and then I attach the impact gun or ratchet to the extension and BOOM! Problem solved.
As mentioned if you haven't lowered the transmission crossmember that can help a bunch and give you just an extra amount of room to work. Good Luck!