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Or you could just file down two opposing sides and use a vise-grip wrench. My usual solution... 
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It's a tough spot, there's a engine block rib or soemthing and the precat that interferes with access. You can get a vise-grip on it, but I couldn't really get a good grip. I know if I took off the precat it would come right off with a socket - but that's just one more thing I don't feel like doing. I actually expect the flare wrench and torch should be able to get it out - I was just tired and pissed off at it yesterday. It was one of those times when you "just put down the tools and step away from the car, and no one gets hurt" 
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Scott,
shot me a pm with your # so I can call you when I get off work.
I should have brought my racheting boxends with me. Those things are sweet.
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I maybe path914's B**** now, but wait until he needs his clutch done. We will see WHO is WHO's B**** then!
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Originally posted by myfastse:
Scott,
shot me a pm with your # so I can call you when I get off work.
I should have brought my racheting boxends with me. Those things are sweet.
Done.
Yeah - I've got to get a set of those! Regular wrenches suck!
Well, tomorow may just be a pull down the tranny type of day. The 2 local places who resurface flywheels (Poway Auto Machine or Midland Auto) aren't open on the weekends.
There is a small chance that with only 30,000 miles on it the flywheel is perfect - but if there is any question we'll just yank things out tomorow and leave reassembly for another day.
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I'll bring my Dremel and I'll turn it myself. The redneck way. LOL
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I maybe path914's B**** now, but wait until he needs his clutch done. We will see WHO is WHO's B**** then!
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Originally posted by myfastse:
I'll bring my Dremel and I'll turn it myself. The redneck way. LOL
Well, following the "unique apllication" thread theme from problems forum, we could hook a grinding wheel to the engine while the tranny is out and grind the hell out of it with that
I think if there are no cracks / grooves or bad burnt spots I may just rough it up a little and reuse it. We'll see how kind the kevlar clutch was to it first though, I sure as hell don't want to do this again real soon.
Harley - don't forget the clutch alignment tool and axle puller (pusher) tool.
We shouldn't need your air tank / tools since most of the big bolts are out and my electric impact wrench does a decent enough job.
thanks guys!
Scott
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Originally posted by ScottK:
Harley - don't forget the clutch alignment tool and axle puller (pusher) tool.
They are already in the tour. And Scott you forgot to remind me to bring the big jack. 
And i will be calling you tomorow to get directions.
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i think i have a little time to show up tomorrow to hang out with you guys, anyone wanna tell me how to get there?
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Originally posted by FightinVikin:
i think i have a little time to show up tomorrow to hang out with you guys, anyone wanna tell me how to get there?
Cool - the more the merrier.
I will PM you my phone number and directions.
The good news - the stuck bolt IS NO LONGER A PROBLEM. Notice I didn't say it was out, it's just not a problem. I tried every trick: torch, ice, pb blaster, flare end wrench, vise grips, dremeled a notch in it and tried to chisel it out. That nut is now part of the bolt! I just drilled out the head from the other side and popped it off. It's out off the way and totally loose, but the manifold keeps me from removing it all the way. I just have to dremel the bolt shaft on the other side to finish the extraction.
"Should" be a smooth job today - as I've had all the other bolts broken loose already.
Sounds like Eric is planning to be here 10:30 or 11 after he gets out of work.
BTW - Eric you left your hat and shades here yesterday.
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Originally posted by ScottK:
BTW - Eric you left your hat and shades here yesterday.
He leaves his hat and glasses everytime he comes to my house 
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