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Neejay · 11-28-2005, 09:54 AM

That damn top bolt...jeez...its such a tight fit, I tried using 2 extensions locked together, but it was so loose I couldnt get the wrench to lock enough to turn (not to mention the tight fit).

Whats the trick to removing the top bolt? I also couldnt access it from the top.

-usmd-180sx · 11-28-2005, 10:18 AM

You can use numerous things to get that bolt off. I used just a standard socket ratchet. Dont use any extensions, it wont fit. Obviously. But ya.. try using a 1/4 ratchet with a regular bolt to loosen it.. and then slip a open end wrench in there to take it off.. It helps if u have the wrench that has the turning ability. (know what i mean?)

Try that and get back to us

*Jonnie Fraz* · 11-28-2005, 12:30 PM

I used a u-joint socket and extension and had no problems. Use name brand socket ie. Snap On, Mac, or Craftsman You will save yourself a headache.

Xren17 · 11-28-2005, 12:49 PM

I bought extra long wrench from freight harbor for $10.

pr240sx · 11-28-2005, 01:00 PM

Wooble adapter, long extension, from the tranny.

S13Disco · 11-28-2005, 04:29 PM

long extensions to reach from behind the tranny plenty of room to use a 1/2" ratchet back there

Tenchuu · 11-28-2005, 11:01 PM

you with ratchet pushing, friend with long wrench hooked onto wratchet pulling from other side. it comes right off.

bardabe · 11-29-2005, 04:31 PM

Dude just jack up the car abotu 1.5 feet in teh air. put on good jackstands and have fun. I took off the starter from my car in less than 20 minutes from UNderneath the Vehicle.

240silvia · 11-29-2005, 06:04 PM

Jack the car up. Link about 4-5 12" extensions together. Fish it in from the trans. It's easy. 5 mins and you will be done.

ledzeppelin240 · 11-30-2005, 04:32 PM

Yeah about 1.5ft of extention on the side of the tranny, used a 1/2 inch drive ratchet and wooble adapter, had it off in 5min.

*NemeGuero* · 11-30-2005, 04:41 PM

I dunno about 1.5ft.. I had 8" tops.. and I had it off..
Wobble socket and extensions. That's it.
OR
You can pull off the intake mani and reach from up top. It's a clear shot.

11-28-2005, 09:54 AM	#1
Neejay Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: lol Age: 39 Posts: 2,586 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Neejay Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Getting the top starter bolt off...? That damn top bolt...jeez...its such a tight fit, I tried using 2 extensions locked together, but it was so loose I couldnt get the wrench to lock enough to turn (not to mention the tight fit). Whats the trick to removing the top bolt? I also couldnt access it from the top.

11-28-2005, 12:30 PM	#3
Jonnie Fraz Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cali Age: 56 Posts: 1,371 Trader Rating: (29) Rides Gallery: Jonnie Fraz Feedback Score: 29 reviews	I used a u-joint socket and extension and had no problems. Use name brand socket ie. Snap On, Mac, or Craftsman You will save yourself a headache. __________________ Stealth-Custom-Fab.com

11-29-2005, 04:31 PM	#8
bardabe Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Age: 35 Posts: 4,719 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: bardabe Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Dude just jack up the car abotu 1.5 feet in teh air. put on good jackstands and have fun. I took off the starter from my car in less than 20 minutes from UNderneath the Vehicle. __________________ Review Thread

11-30-2005, 04:32 PM	#10
ledzeppelin240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sinse Posts: 688 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah about 1.5ft of extention on the side of the tranny, used a 1/2 inch drive ratchet and wooble adapter, had it off in 5min. __________________ Anyway, no drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we're looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn't test people for drugs, we should test them for stupidity, ignorance, greed and love of power. Looking for: JDM S13 OEM Sideskirts

11-30-2005, 04:41 PM	#11
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 40 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I dunno about 1.5ft.. I had 8" tops.. and I had it off.. Wobble socket and extensions. That's it. OR You can pull off the intake mani and reach from up top. It's a clear shot. __________________

11-28-2005, 10:18 AM	#2
-usmd-180sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: CA- San Jose Posts: 649 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You can use numerous things to get that bolt off. I used just a standard socket ratchet. Dont use any extensions, it wont fit. Obviously. But ya.. try using a 1/4 ratchet with a regular bolt to loosen it.. and then slip a open end wrench in there to take it off.. It helps if u have the wrench that has the turning ability. (know what i mean?) Try that and get back to us

11-28-2005, 12:49 PM	#4
Xren17 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Diego / Cerritos Posts: 341 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I bought extra long wrench from freight harbor for $10.

11-28-2005, 01:00 PM	#5
pr240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 627 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wooble adapter, long extension, from the tranny.

11-28-2005, 04:29 PM	#6
S13Disco Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: RIALTO, CA Posts: 177 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	long extensions to reach from behind the tranny plenty of room to use a 1/2" ratchet back there

11-28-2005, 11:01 PM	#7
Tenchuu Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oregon Age: 42 Posts: 2,474 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: Tenchuu Feedback Score: 8 reviews	you with ratchet pushing, friend with long wrench hooked onto wratchet pulling from other side. it comes right off.

11-29-2005, 06:04 PM	#9
240silvia Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wilmington NC Age: 40 Posts: 2,060 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Jack the car up. Link about 4-5 12" extensions together. Fish it in from the trans. It's easy. 5 mins and you will be done.