tranny prblms - HELP SOLVED!!!!

[Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com (Larry)]

Even if you DON'T have the inclination/tools/ability, don't take your 'roc
to a professional mechanic.
Buy the tools and the Bentley, and MAKE yourself do it.

Larry



> Here is another reason to NEVER take your car to a
> mechanic when you have the inclination, tools and
> ability to do a job yourself.  As you may recall I
> bought the car with a newly installed trans and
> clutch.
>
> Turns out that the knucklhead who installed the trans
> and clutch didn't tighten down the flywheel bolts
> properly.  When I pulled the trans last night I saw
> that 80% of the flywheel bolts were backed out a
> couple of threads and I could pull them out by hand!!!
>  The heads of the bolts were grinding up against the
> inside of the bellhousing and were machining a nice
> groove in it. Damn bellhousing was covered in fine
> metal shaving.  Trans is still OK and will be
> purchasing new flywheel bolts just in case.  ARGHHHHH
> The clutch and pressure plate seem to be fine, but
> will confirm tonight since I need to purchase the 12
> point socket to R&R the flywheel bolts.
>
> Victor


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