Clutch help - Transmission removal

[sam c.]

I had to take a cutoff wheel to shorten my triple square.

Thanks Porsche, you're awesome!

On the plus side, I'm probably pretty safe from thieves stealing my transmission when I run into Walmart. None of those shady SOB's carry short little triple squares around with them.

[Kenny Boxster]

Originally Posted by sam c.

I had to take a cutoff wheel to shorten my triple square.

Thanks Porsche, you're awesome!

On the plus side, I'm probably pretty safe from thieves stealing my transmission when I run into Walmart. None of those shady SOB's carry short little triple squares around with them.

Trust me, no sane person is going to steal your transmission. Especially the common five speed that is used by the vw audi passat/a4. It would be more conducive to be off with the whole car. As for the missing bolts on the transmission housing to the engine, it is normal like that from the factory.

[CoBeerToad]

Originally Posted by sam c.

I had to take a cutoff wheel to shorten my triple square.

Thanks Porsche, you're awesome!

On the plus side, I'm probably pretty safe from thieves stealing my transmission when I run into Walmart. None of those shady SOB's carry short little triple squares around with them.

That was my thought as well!

I'm going to try and track down the Snap-On guy today after work. I'm going to see if he has an Hex style (Allen L-shaped) wrench. Hopefully he does. If not then I'll check to see if he as a 1/4" drive socket. I think either should work.

Option C will be either welding an arm onto the socket or welding some type of breaker bar that will fit into the socket and hope it don't take too much ass to break the bolt loose.

Got a Golden Tee tournament in St. Louis the weekend of the April 20th and this is my transportation. I thought I would have had plenty of time, but I don't even have the transmission out yet. Still taking my time though. Don't want to get stuck in East St. Louis.

[BYprodriver]

I use a Snap-On triple-square bit, it's 2 inches long so it fit's in place & then use a 11mm wrench from the side to loosen or tighten. I think it was less than $10.

[Homeboy981]

Replacing the bolt itself is…$2.50. Just make sure to get a small head or allen-type Grade 8 or better!

[CoBeerToad]

Think I need a different socket.



And perhaps a different method of sharing pictures

[CoBeerToad]

Let me try this...

[Homeboy981]

Originally Posted by CoBeerToad

Let me try this...

That tool should work. Finger thread it until tight and then you should have enough room to put a torque on it.

PM me if you are still have probs.

[CoBeerToad]

I just can't get anything to fit in that space using a 3/8" drive socket.



I'm pretty sure this socket set will do the trick. I'm not going to try and rig something or over exert my body or mind to get this done. I'm in no hurry. Thanks though.

[CoBeerToad]

I gave up. Well not completely, but kind of. $60 for these. 1/4" drive. These have to do the trick.