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rlang Jan 11, 2019 10:49 PM

2000 Lesabre 3.8 tranny removal
 
Any hints on exactly how to get to that one tranny to engine bolt that is heading the opposite direction as compared to all the others? Bearcat of a job....any help would be hugely appreciated!!! I'm not even sure exactly where it is since a visual is impossible. Thinking about removing the exhaust crossover etc. to maybe get a peek.

Rich B. Jan 13, 2019 05:03 AM

Maybe a "starter" wrench would work? They have a curved handle to get those starter bolts on top and 2 sizes, actually work quite well. Also the last tranny I changed, left the case in place and changed the internals. Also replaced main inner wall bearing. Good thing I did it that way, loose shift parts in replacement (junkyard thing).

Adjusted linkage and off to Ft. indiantown Gap, PA same morning. Ran strong, no trouble at all. Changed gear ratios but was all good, gears a bit higher which made for lower RPM crusing on turnpikes. Can't recall if car was a 4 or 5 speed now, '84 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z....

rlang Jan 13, 2019 03:47 PM

The for the tool idea!! Looks like I'll still have to remove the backside exhaust manifold......unreal!


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