Can not get transmission cover back on!

[SeanZ4]

I've tried banging on it with a dead-blow hammer. No luck. The aluminum braces will go on fine but the triangle shaped cover is not even close. Almost half a bolt diameter off. I've already thought about drilling the big hole idea. Good idea. I don't think the rear suspension mounting point where the studs are sticking out could've moved?? Was there a certain order you put the pan back on in?

[Tucker2]

I memory serves me correctly.....(I did the tranny fluid thing last summer)....I put the triangle thing on first and then the two braces.

Also....don't tighten anything up until you have all the bolts threaded. I remember that helping a lot.

[BoxsterSteve]

Originally Posted by Tucker2

I memory serves me correctly.....(I did the tranny fluid thing last summer)....I put the triangle thing on first and then the two braces.

Also....don't tighten anything up until you have all the bolts threaded. I remember that helping a lot.

Solid advice... This technique worked for me as well.