I'm stuck with tranny need help

[Idriftmys13]

Ok well after work I went to Nissan to pick up the bolts I needed for the transmission cross member And wen I got home I started putting the bolts and then I ended up finding out that 2 of the holes where messed up and it messed up my 2 bolts as well. Does anybody have a clue on how I can fix this??

It's the 4 bolts that hold up the crossmember for the transmission

[wolfpack]

LOL great thread title!

[Idriftmys13]

Lol fail. But do u have any clue ok what I can do?

[Lev]

If they are only slightly messed up, go to Autozone and rent the appropriately sized tap and die set and clean the bolt holes and the damaged bolts. If it's very messed up you may need to up-size the hole with a drill and tap, or use a heal-a-coil and a larger bolt.

[Idriftmys13]

Oh alright thanks man!

[KiDyNomiTe]

Those bolts suck royally, also usually because it's never lined up nicely... It pretty common for people to run only 3 (common not suggested). But just depends how bad it is. Try a new bolt (find one first) and see if that can work its way in there.

[ixfxi]

i almost got stuck with a tranny once
just tuck the balls aside and handle your business



you ever heard of using a tap on those nuts? and use a die on your new (and old) bolts... should clear those threads right up.


dirty.......

[blkvrtswp]

Drill up thru the floor and use a bolt with a nut. Not kidding - I saw this done once but can't remember if it was a 240 or something else.....

[ManoNegra]

Everyone that wrenches on old cars should own a tap and die set.
Even a cheap Harbor Freight set will get you out of a tight spot like this one.

[codyace]

i almost got stuck with a tranny once
just tuck the balls aside and handle your business


Vids or it didnt' happen ;P




This is why everyone should use a floor jack to push the trans up and avoid stripping bolts.

[Sr20Bluebird]

Drill up thru the floor and use a bolt with a nut. Not kidding - I saw this done once but can't remember if it was a 240 or something else.....

lol!! wow, talk about desperation

[Idriftmys13]

Lmfao omg my title was a fail xD. Yea ima go buy some thanks everyone