Help removing bellhousing bolts

Jordan777er · 12-30-2013, 12:23 PM

So I'm currently in the process of swapping out my CSC since it finally quit on me, but I'm having a slight problem. I've got the exhaust and driveshaft off as well as the shifter disconnected, and I'm stuck on the bellhousing. The top driver side bolt is giving me trouble, specifically. I've tried just about every angle I can think of, but that one bolt is holding me up; the rest haven't been an issue.

Anyone have any advice for this particular bolt? WD-40 and elbow grease aren't cutting it.

luigi90210 · 12-30-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordan777er

So I'm currently in the process of swapping out my CSC since it finally quit on me, but I'm having a slight problem. I've got the exhaust and driveshaft off as well as the shifter disconnected, and I'm stuck on the bellhousing. The top driver side bolt is giving me trouble, specifically. I've tried just about every angle I can think of, but that one bolt is holding me up; the rest haven't been an issue.

Anyone have any advice for this particular bolt? WD-40 and elbow grease aren't cutting it.

try PB blaster and if that doesnt work, if you can torch the bolt that should do the trick

Jordan777er · 12-30-2013, 03:30 PM

Thanks for the suggestion! I'm not so sure a torch is practical due to the location of the top bolts and how much plastic/rubber is around the area, but I can def try some PB Blaster on top of the WD-40.

XwChriswX · 12-30-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordan777er

Thanks for the suggestion! I'm not so sure a torch is practical due to the location of the top bolts and how much plastic/rubber is around the area, but I can def try some PB Blaster on top of the WD-40.

Spray it and give it an hour or two to really work in to the joint and dissolve the solvents that have seized it up.

Mitco39 · 12-30-2013, 03:46 PM

Lots of extensions. I have probably about 2 feet of extensions on a swivel socket then use a breaker bar to losen it then finish it off with an impact. This is how I done it the 3 times I pulled my trans out.

luigi90210 · 12-30-2013, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan777er

Thanks for the suggestion! I'm not so sure a torch is practical due to the location of the top bolts and how much plastic/rubber is around the area, but I can def try some PB Blaster on top of the WD-40.

ah, didnt know there was rubber there, i never dropped my tranny before

i just use the torch method on exhaust bolts when PB fails me and that usually does the trick

Trips · 12-30-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitco39

Lots of extensions. I have probably about 2 feet of extensions on a swivel socket then use a breaker bar to losen it then finish it off with an impact. This is how I done it the 3 times I pulled my trans out.

Thank You.

I was about to say the same thing.

djtodd · 12-30-2013, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitco39

Lots of extensions. I have probably about 2 feet of extensions on a swivel socket then use a breaker bar to losen it then finish it off with an impact. This is how I done it the 3 times I pulled my trans out.

Agreed. 24" extension, u-joint, and breaker bar did it for me

Jordan777er · 12-30-2013, 06:20 PM

Thanks guys, I'll give it another shot in the morning then. I can't wait to get this finished, I'm driving my friends car in the meantime and it's really making me appreciate the Z, minus the clutch issue!

SPOHN · 12-30-2013, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitco39

Lots of extensions. I have probably about 2 feet of extensions on a swivel socket then use a breaker bar to losen it then finish it off with an impact. This is how I done it the 3 times I pulled my trans out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by djtodd

Agreed. 24" extension, u-joint, and breaker bar did it for me

Use six point socket only and make sure you get the straightest angle possible, even with swivel.

Boss_302 · 12-31-2013, 10:30 AM

Mac Tool, 6 point, swivel type, impact tool sockets are the best to use, Had them from back in the day when I work at a transmission shop, never had an issue. No need to heat the bolt. use a big A$$ breaker bar or impact gun with a long extension. Also remove the cross member while supporting the trans with a jack. this will give you a little more room at the top of the bell housing.
Good Luck

Jordan777er · 12-31-2013, 12:44 PM

We got the bolt earlier this morning thanks to you guys' help. New CSC is installed, all that's left is to button her back up after the new year and hopefully everything will be good as new! Thanks again guys!

skinnywhitepi · 02-16-2020, 03:34 AM

Jordan what did you do exactly. I’m having the same issue

jchammond · 02-16-2020, 04:41 AM

1/2” drive extension’s with 17mm 6pt socket & 24” breaker bar

Doesn’t hurt to have a couple long wobble extension’s to help with any interference issues

jchammond · 02-16-2020, 04:43 AM

I have a hand sized 3/8” Snap-On impact with some impact swivel sockets that Zips them right off as well

12-30-2013, 12:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jordan777er Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Goldsboro, NC Age: 36 Posts: 212 Drives: 2005 ZX-6R Rep Power: 16	Help removing bellhousing bolts So I'm currently in the process of swapping out my CSC since it finally quit on me, but I'm having a slight problem. I've got the exhaust and driveshaft off as well as the shifter disconnected, and I'm stuck on the bellhousing. The top driver side bolt is giving me trouble, specifically. I've tried just about every angle I can think of, but that one bolt is holding me up; the rest haven't been an issue. Anyone have any advice for this particular bolt? WD-40 and elbow grease aren't cutting it. __________________ 2009 Pearl White Base + Sport 6MT

12-30-2013, 03:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jordan777er Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Goldsboro, NC Age: 36 Posts: 212 Drives: 2005 ZX-6R Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the suggestion! I'm not so sure a torch is practical due to the location of the top bolts and how much plastic/rubber is around the area, but I can def try some PB Blaster on top of the WD-40. __________________ 2009 Pearl White Base + Sport 6MT

12-30-2013, 03:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mitco39 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 2,089 Drives: 40th 370z Rep Power: 132	Lots of extensions. I have probably about 2 feet of extensions on a swivel socket then use a breaker bar to losen it then finish it off with an impact. This is how I done it the 3 times I pulled my trans out. beauz likes this. __________________ 2007 Chevy Duramax - EFILive Tuned By Me 2010 40th W/ Nav - Boosted Performance - UpRev Tuned By Me The Mrs. Ride -2012 335XI N55 BMW - Cobb Tuned By Me, Built by her My Build --> http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...39s-build.html

12-30-2013, 06:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jordan777er Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Goldsboro, NC Age: 36 Posts: 212 Drives: 2005 ZX-6R Rep Power: 16	Thanks guys, I'll give it another shot in the morning then. I can't wait to get this finished, I'm driving my friends car in the meantime and it's really making me appreciate the Z, minus the clutch issue! __________________ 2009 Pearl White Base + Sport 6MT

12-31-2013, 12:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jordan777er Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Goldsboro, NC Age: 36 Posts: 212 Drives: 2005 ZX-6R Rep Power: 16	We got the bolt earlier this morning thanks to you guys' help. New CSC is installed, all that's left is to button her back up after the new year and hopefully everything will be good as new! Thanks again guys! Fountainhead likes this. __________________ 2009 Pearl White Base + Sport 6MT

12-31-2013, 10:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
Boss_302 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NY NY Posts: 150 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z S Mt Rep Power: 12	Mac Tool, 6 point, swivel type, impact tool sockets are the best to use, Had them from back in the day when I work at a transmission shop, never had an issue. No need to heat the bolt. use a big A$$ breaker bar or impact gun with a long extension. Also remove the cross member while supporting the trans with a jack. this will give you a little more room at the top of the bell housing. Good Luck

02-16-2020, 03:34 AM	#13 (permalink)
skinnywhitepi Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: germany Posts: 13 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 12	Jordan what did you do exactly. I’m having the same issue

02-16-2020, 04:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	1/2” drive extension’s with 17mm 6pt socket & 24” breaker bar Doesn’t hurt to have a couple long wobble extension’s to help with any interference issues __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

02-16-2020, 04:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	I have a hand sized 3/8” Snap-On impact with some impact swivel sockets that Zips them right off as well __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

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