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I'm trying to change my auto transmission

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Old 11-27-2010, 02:34 AM
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I'm trying to change out my auto transmission but i'm stuck on the two top bolts with the torx 12 pt. head's my gear wenchs with the flex heads and my 3/8 12 pt. socket's seem to just spin on the bolt head . anyone have ideal on how to get this two lose.
when i go to put it back in do i need to put these to bolts in ?
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they make special torx sockets for those if a 12point wont work sure the the right size socket you attempting to extract them with
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You need an E12 socket. It's an extrenal torx.. Sears, Hardware store etc usually has these.
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the only place I was able to score mine was the auto parts store, pep boys, autozone etc. its a e12 like stated above. its a internal torx the only thing that will work for me is like 18" of wobbler extensions. All of the ones that I have done the initial crack of the bolt is tough and then they thread right out easily.
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