what size star bolts are...

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3XJsinPA

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Pittsburg Pennsylvaina

• Apr 8, 2004

• #1

what size star blots are the 2 top tranny to engine bolts
i will need to buy one and dont want to make multiple trips i always used a 12 point socket on the stars on my ford but i dont want to mess anyhting up on my jeep

 

Dano

NAXJA Member #1269

Location

St.Louis, MO

• Apr 8, 2004

• #2

they are inverted torx. E-5 I think... I am not sure. Just had to use some recently.

 

5-90

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Hammerspace

• Apr 8, 2004

• #3

E5 sounds right, and they can be replaced with 3/8"-16 by 1" or thereabouts - I used studs with an OAL of 1-5/8" to ditch mine, but I suggest getting rid of the E-bolts either way. I like the stud approach, as it gives extra alignment points for remounting, and allows a little extra holding once it is aligned. No problems here - there's not a lot of stress, so standard "allthread" rod will work nicely for studs.

5-90

 

Bryan C.

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NAXJA Member

Location

Antioch, CA

• Apr 8, 2004

• #4

E12 is the correct size.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/Pro....=Sockets+/+Special+Purpose&store=snapon-store
This is the socket I use, but any E12 with a standard universal joint attached will work.

Bryan

 

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3XJsinPA

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Pittsburg Pennsylvaina

• Apr 8, 2004

• #5

thank you guys, wow i did not realize i had to have a universel so even more thanks this saved me alot of four letter words, hopefully

thanks,
Mike

 

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3XJsinPA

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Pittsburg Pennsylvaina

• Apr 8, 2004

• #6

weell is it e-5 or e12 snapon is way ill go just want to buy right tool that s all

 

Dano

NAXJA Member #1269

Location

St.Louis, MO

• Apr 8, 2004

• #7

also will need about 2' of extenstions.

 

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BrokenXJ

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Location

Massachusetts

• Apr 8, 2004

• #8

Dano, is right about the extensions. I got mine from the top. Use the extensions and place the wrench through the shifter boot.

 

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desertred

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Along the Wet Mountains, CO

• Apr 8, 2004

• #9

E-12 is the correct size. I just finished installing an engine a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately, even with the E-12 socket, universal adapter, and 3 feet of extensions, there were a few choice words muttered. I ended up removing the engine mounts and lowering the engine on both disassembly and reassembly to provide adequate room to get to the bolts. I will give BrokenXJ's method a shot next time. Sounds like it might be a lot easier and provide a better means to apply torque upon bolt intallation.

 

ACE

NAXJA Forum User

Location

N. Utah

• Apr 8, 2004

• #10

I just dropped the tranny crossmember to tilt down the tranny and attacked it with two feet of extensions and the universal on the end with the socket. Worked pretty well.

 

Bryan C.

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NAXJA Member

Location

Antioch, CA

• Apr 9, 2004

• #11

ACE said:

I just dropped the tranny crossmember to tilt down the tranny and attacked it with two feet of extensions and the universal on the end with the socket. Worked pretty well.

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This is the way to go. Since I have recently swapped 2 tranny's of my own and an engine on a customers car within the last 2 weeks, I do have some practice at it. I used a 3ft extension, but a 2ft will work ok too.

Bryan

 

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BlueMJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

NY

• Apr 9, 2004

• #12

I just bought a torx socket set from Sears..Lisle brand....7 sockets for $19.99

and it has E6, E7, E8, E10, E12, E14, E16

and I have to drop my trans to get the slave replaced.....


so should I got the 2' of extensions route or the through the shifter boot route?