engine swap problem need help

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08-01-2009, 05:56 PM

gonzoman1991

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engine swap problem need help

hey guys i just bought a 2 door 4x4 that had a blown motor and i'm swapping them. but any suggestions on how to get to the 2 12 point star looking bolts on the top on the tranny? i want to disconnect it so i dont have to deal with pulling the tranny too.

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08-01-2009, 06:36 PM

Abovetimberline

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Lowering the trany down is the only way I have found it to be any easier,other than that,alot of exstensions and someone up top to guide you into place. Lowering the trany is realy not that bad.

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08-02-2009, 12:22 AM

Little Jon

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If its like my '98, lift the moter, support the trans, drop the crossmember and you can get to the 12points with extentions and angles

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08-02-2009, 12:53 AM

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Go to Sears, you need an E-12 external torx socket.

Support the trans with a jack, then drop the crossmember and lower the jack some to get a better angle. Use a few extensions and get the two top bolts off. Leave the two largest bolts in bellhousing till last, they are loacted at 3 and 9'oclock on the bellhousing.