Removing Transmission Question

[hosickjg]

I'm just removing the manual transmission out of my 99 Boxster and have run into a snag. There is one "triple square / XZN" bolt on the lower left side of the bell housing. I bought a 1/2 inch drive driver to remove it but there isn't enough room to get in and loosen it. Is there a specific tool that some people of used to remove this bolt? It seems like an allen key style XZN would be perfect.

[crios]

I had the same issue, ending up cutting the driver so that it would fit and then used a wrench on it. Real pain to find the right tool.

[hosickjg]

Thank you VERY much! I will post a picture of the tool I used in case anyone has this same problem and wants to know what they need to do. Came out with no problems.

[amondc]

I did the same thing. But later found out that the 993 fan wrench fits perfectly. It's in the factory kit that come with the car. I haven't found one yet but they work great. It's like the Allen head wrenches that just have a 90 degree bend in them but this is a triple square.

[hosickjg]

Here is a picture of the modified Triple Square I used to remove the transmission. The triple squares are cheap and can be bought at most automotive places. I got mine from Canadian Tire.

[JFP in PA]

Most triple square sockets, particularly the 1/2 drives, are ridiculously long and will not fit. Several manufacturers (like Beta and SK) produce "Shorty" triple square sockets in 3/8 drive that will just fit in the space without anything attached, making the bolt removal job a snap......