replacing clutch in my 87-88 6cyl/5spd...got a question....

[rocketwheels]

...pardon my French but ... WTF ! ...kinda bolts are the 2 at the top of the bell housing to the block? Looks like some kind of torx type head, but, I have a set of 1/2 , 7/16 , 3/8 sockets to remove those types of bolts and these seem to be between sizes....any suggestions?

 

and another thing....WHO TF ?...thought it was a good idea to use every different size standard and metric bolt in securing the trans to the motor? I have had real AMC's before, but this is absolutely idiotic.

[desertmike]

If I remember right you need an 8 point 3/8 socket. I think the tool companies did it to make you buy another set of tools. lol.

[rocketwheels]

I finally got it with the help of another old AMC owner...the top 2 bolts are External Torx head 6 sided bolts...he had a set of those goofy @$$ sockets !  needless to say, since this aint gettin finished tonight, I'll be making a trip to Fastenal to find some regular style bolts to replace them tomorrow!

[87Warrior]

Those E12's are quite the mystery. 

[gogmorgo]

When I dropped my AW4 back in March, I found it helpful for getting at those bolts to do them first, lowering the back end of the tranny (and tipping the engine backwards on the motor mounts) after taking out the crossmember. That way you can get a socket and extension on them under the trans tunnel. Then tip it back up to reduce stress on the motor mounts, and do the other two bolts.

Also, I was quite irked. I hunted around quite a bit for an E12 socket, and when I got there I discovered that the last guy had already swapped them out...

[Jeep Driver]

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-42-piece-1-4-and-3-8-inch-drive/p-00934845000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

 

 

This set is now on sale for $29, reg 99.99

 

I had a $10 coupon and I bought this today for $20

[Jeep Driver]

Oh, BTW-

 

The only bit it does not have is the T60 for the oil adapter but Sears has a Lisle brand bit on sale for $2.79.

 

You guys might want to get to Sears in the next day or two.