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While trying to reinstall my tranny yesterday I was having trouble getting the tranny-to-bellhousing bolts to stay in the socket while getting them into those blind spots for the upper bolt locations.

I ended up placing a small piece of paper towel on the head and hex area of the bolt then putting the bolt head into the socket. This was stiff enough to hold the bolt in the socket but also ensured that it fell off once I removed the stocket after tightenin.

Is this a unique idea or am I just late to the party?

KeithO View Member Profile	Nov 22 2009, 12:53 PM Post #1
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,647 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Pittsburgh, PA Member No.: 14	While trying to reinstall my tranny yesterday I was having trouble getting the tranny-to-bellhousing bolts to stay in the socket while getting them into those blind spots for the upper bolt locations. I ended up placing a small piece of paper towel on the head and hex area of the bolt then putting the bolt head into the socket. This was stiff enough to hold the bolt in the socket but also ensured that it fell off once I removed the stocket after tightenin. Is this a unique idea or am I just late to the party?

pknowles View Member Profile	Nov 22 2009, 12:56 PM Post #2
Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,427 Joined: 12-February 04 From: Huntingtown, MD Member No.: 193	I haven't used that trick in a while, thanks for the refresher.