ok i have an 81 regal with a chevy 350 in it. the transmission is broken and i want to change it myself, as i have more free time than cash! the problem is 1, i cant get the regal high enough off the ground to get it out. 2, im having trouble getting to the top two bolts on the bellhousing. i REALLY need to do this myself but ive got little to no help doing this project. does anyone have any tips i can use to help me? im NOT a mechanic and dont have alot of tools, just hand tools and a floor jack! i took the trans out of my truck but the regal is a prollem! HELP!!!
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not sure if you have the transmission crossmember down or not yet but letting the tailshaft drop will add a lot of space to get to the top trans bolts along with a good swivel. also on occasion you may be able to get some top of the bellhousing bolts from the engine bay using a wrench.
redsx2434 said:
I usually will unbolt the crossmember mount first, then jack up the tail of the trans which gives you plenty of room to use a rachet on the top two bolts from under the hood.
Just keep an eye on the distributor cap if you try leaning the motor/transmission back. Make sure it doesn't hit the firewall.
I can get to the top ones on mine with a wrench just fine without leaning it back tho.
I can get to the top ones on mine with a wrench just fine without leaning it back tho.
yeah i got the crossmember down. and ill try jackin it up from the tail. but i cant find any jack stands tall enough to bring it down. any suggestions on where i can get some, or what i can use in place of them. by the way thanks for the fast replies!
Local parts stores should have the larger 6 ton jack stands. Or if you have a Harbor Freight nearby you.
once you have the crossmember out, I use a ratchet and whole bunch of extentions and a universal to get them under the car...It's like colt 45 "works every time"
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