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Old 02-08-2024 | 07:48 AM
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Default PITA flex plate bolts

So in the process of dropping my trans, I discovered that one of my flex plate bolts is rounded out. Space is too small to fit most tools in so I tried a 15mm extractor socket, still no luck.... the bolt is pretty bad. 3/4 bolts are out now but I'm stuck with the one. Anyone got some tricks for that small of a space? Trying to replace flex plate, trans and torque converter but at a halt right now.
Old 02-08-2024 | 08:09 AM
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These are the bolts that secure the flex plate to the torque converter? If so, there is a fairly large cover/blanking plate on the front side of the bellhousing that should give plenty of access to those bolts. Turning the main crank bolt will rotate the entire assy to position those bolts for best access
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