[mafiapitbull]

so one thing is holding me back getting this tranny dropped so i can change out the clutch release bearing...its a bolt that is hiding on the top of the transmission, under the exhaust manifold area is , i cant for my life get that bolt to budge, is there a trick? (82 2wd)

 

[PhatRoyale]

Soak it with PB Blaster and let it sit for a couple of hours or overnight before trying again.

 

[mafiapitbull]

ok

ya i am doing round 2 with the PB blaster, seeing if that will help. i was just wondering if there may be a trick to get to it, such tight space and all.

 

[Rh1n0_86OneTon]

Lots of extensions and a universal. For the top two I like to break them free with a six point box wrench and a cheater pipe. Doing the rest from underneath is a time saver. At least there's enough room for that on my 86. I also undo the three down pipe nuts and remove the exhaust pipe hanger from the bell and then open up the pinch bolt to slide it further down the pipe and out of the way.

 

[anthonynami2]

and if tht doesnt work pull the motor with tranny and use impact but my uncl whos a toyota mech for 32 years said its a waste of time pulling out the motor and he also said u need swival sockets and long extenions

 

[rasheedfan2005]

i used an impact gun, a universal joint, and about 4feet of extensions to get the angle:headbang:

 

[fast43]

6 point and a cheater is what I used.

 

[hector113]

swivel and alot of extensions