Picked up my verter today
07-23-2009, 09:58 PM
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Also, i crawled underneath it tonite to see what all will be involved in removing the tranny, WOW, lotta sh*t under there!!! how/whats the easiest way to get to the top bolt on the tranny?? im gonna do it myself, so any help would be GREATLY appriciated
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remove the crossmember and let the weight of the tranny sag, this will allow the engine to tilt back some. then you will need a 2 ft. extension and a universal joint to get to it. the stud/bolt sizes are 13 and 15mm.
had to brake out the old blue wrench 
07-24-2009, 01:21 PM
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It took me awhile to do mine but mine is 4x4 and it was my first time doing it. I pretty much had no idea what i was doing when i started. Another member was guiding me through the instal by text messaging lol. Make sure you fill it up with at least 1 quart of fluid and make sure the converter is fully seated (1 1/8" from the bellhousing to the converter pads). Then when you bolt the trans back up measure the distance between the flexplate and converter converter pads. It should be between 1/16 - 3/16. If its more than 3/16 then you'll need to shim it.
I'd also pick up a shift kit if you dont already have one.
I'd also pick up a shift kit if you dont already have one.