Top bellhousing bolt -.-

Mr.Mastashake · 10-10-2014, 01:06 AM

Hey guys,

So I started changin out my clutch the other day, figured I wouldn't finish based on my late start and I had to work today(night shift). I plan on knockin it out tomorrow, but last place I got stuck at was that damn bolt on top of the tranny!

So I started trying to take the rear intake tube off, or at least move it out of the way.. no go on that station.. I've tried using a flexible head socket and a ratcheting box end, but just when I thought it was goin, its still tight as a drum :\ Any suggestions? Is it any "easier" from under the car?

help plz

floydarogers · 10-10-2014, 01:16 AM

Remove the rear tranny support/crossbar (while supporting it), then lower it to create room at top of bell housing.

10-10-2014, 01:06 AM	#1
Mr.Mastashake Private First Class 7 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Top bellhousing bolt -.- Hey guys, So I started changin out my clutch the other day, figured I wouldn't finish based on my late start and I had to work today(night shift). I plan on knockin it out tomorrow, but last place I got stuck at was that damn bolt on top of the tranny! So I started trying to take the rear intake tube off, or at least move it out of the way.. no go on that station.. I've tried using a flexible head socket and a ratcheting box end, but just when I thought it was goin, its still tight as a drum :\ Any suggestions? Is it any "easier" from under the car? help plz __________________ 2007 BMW 335i- stockish for now.. ZHP shifter, VRSF DPs, JB4.. 2009 Chevy Cobalt SS- bolt-ons, 18/26psi tune: Easy M3 Killer [SOLD]
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floydarogers Curmudgeon and Pedant 690 Rep 3,489 Posts Drives: 2010 335d, 2014 328d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	Remove the rear tranny support/crossbar (while supporting it), then lower it to create room at top of bell housing.
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