Changing my ap1 clutch

03ap1s2k · 02-04-2012, 11:13 AM

I'm changing my clutch and there is one bellhousing bolt I cant get to, right under the intake manifold.. Any suggestions would be great!
Thanks

TheCarGuy2021 · 02-04-2012, 11:19 AM

The upper starter bolt? Grab a flashlight and from the front of the engine go at it with a long extension and universal joint on the socket. I lined the socket with tape so it would be a tight fit and the bolt wouldn't fall out once I unscrewed it. With the air box and alternator removed it is fairly easy to get out. The bolt also should be marked with red paint and it helps to have the front of the car jacked up to reduce back stress.

Good luck!

03ap1s2k · 02-05-2012, 04:30 PM

Thanks alot, thats what I did and it was difficult but thats the only way to do it without dropping the motor and tranny as alldata shows

Switchblade · 02-06-2012, 05:51 AM

I've heard that bolt can be a real bi*ch to get at. Good luck with the install!

03ap1s2k · 02-14-2012, 07:38 AM

Yeah it was, I called it alot more than just a bitch lol but got it done now

project ap2 · 02-16-2012, 01:09 PM

its pain it the a** getting to that bolt...i gave up and just ended up removing the engine mounts and dropping the engine as much as i could...how did you do it?

03ap1s2k · 02-17-2012, 03:32 AM

I unbolted the k member bolts and dropped the motor down as far as I needed to, and took out the air box to have enough room for a good angle to go under the intake

02-06-2012, 05:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Switchblade THE STIG Join Date: May 2010 Location: NAZARETH, PA Posts: 5,389	I've heard that bolt can be a real bi*ch to get at. Good luck with the install! __________________ WE ARE ALL PART OF A UNIQUE BROTHERHOOD. THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE "S". MY2000 #2249 MODS: APR carbon fiber spark plug cover, Megan Racing test pipe, Megan Racing drift spec catback exhaust, K&N drop-in filter, Tanabe NF210 springs, Rick's smoked side markers, OEM front lip, AP1 OEM wheels painted black w/chrome lip, OEM leather wrapped shift knob

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02-04-2012, 11:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
TheCarGuy2021 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,245	The upper starter bolt? Grab a flashlight and from the front of the engine go at it with a long extension and universal joint on the socket. I lined the socket with tape so it would be a tight fit and the bolt wouldn't fall out once I unscrewed it. With the air box and alternator removed it is fairly easy to get out. The bolt also should be marked with red paint and it helps to have the front of the car jacked up to reduce back stress. Good luck!

02-05-2012, 04:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
03ap1s2k Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Picayune, MS Posts: 9	Thanks alot, thats what I did and it was difficult but thats the only way to do it without dropping the motor and tranny as alldata shows

02-14-2012, 07:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
03ap1s2k Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Picayune, MS Posts: 9	Yeah it was, I called it alot more than just a bitch lol but got it done now

02-16-2012, 01:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
project ap2 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 36	its pain it the a** getting to that bolt...i gave up and just ended up removing the engine mounts and dropping the engine as much as i could...how did you do it?

02-17-2012, 03:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
03ap1s2k Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Picayune, MS Posts: 9	I unbolted the k member bolts and dropped the motor down as far as I needed to, and took out the air box to have enough room for a good angle to go under the intake