Does anyone have any tips to remove the top left bell housing bolt? I can't get a wrench or a socket on the bolt. The tranny is out, but this is the last bolt to remove the bell housing? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

 

On an auto, you need a super-long extension (I think I used at least a 3 footer) with a wobbler. I would assume an M6 housing will be similar.

Be resourceful and use as many extensions/wobbles/universal joints as possible.

 

Long extension, pivot the trans down so u can get to it.

 

The tranny is already out and the engine is as low as it will go. The bolt is still in a position that I can't get a socket on. No room in between the tunnel. I thought about using a hammer and a long pry bar and banging the tunnel alittle to make room for the socket an to back out the bolt.

 

Plenty of guys on this forum have removed their transmissions. You need to find the right combination of tools, whether it's a thin-wall socket or whatever, there's a way to get it out.

Can you post a picture maybe?

 

Yep. Long 3/8" extension or several cobbled together, a 9/16" swivel socket, or a regular socket backed up with a swivel.

On your back under the car, feet forward, good lighting. A couple of stacked 2"x4"s as a pillow, patience; BINGO!

Jake

 

Once you do get it out there will be scratch marks on the tunnel as a testimony to your struggle. It doesn't hurt to smash that in a little bit to make reassembly easier and subsequent disassembly for next time you puke the tranny or clutch.

 

this definitely sucks, but like everyone else said- long extensions and patience.

 

You might try a wobble extension instead of a wobble socket. It can go in tighter locations a bit easier.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=67065
Not recommending the brand, but this is what they look like.

 

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

These type sockets with a long extention also work great!! If you use any "flex" sockets or adapters putting some black electrical tape around the flex part will help keep it "in line".

 

Excellent tip, I forgot to mention it. I do the tape trick too. It gives better control over the wobbling socket.

Jake

 

I don't know about a deep swivel, such as the link above provides, but my shallow swivel works great.