Help with Bell Housing Bolts

[99Sierra2500]

I often see posts of people struggling with bell housing bolts, and I find these tools to be helpful:

SUNEX TOOLS 2536T 1/2-Inch Drive by 36-Inch Extension for Transmissions 1/2-Inch Female by 3/8-Inch Male:

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3/8" Drive Universal Impact Socket Set, 19 Pieces CR-MO Swivel Socket Set, Metric(8-22mm) Wobble Sockets 6 Point:

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Not exactly these brands, except for example.

 

[stutaeng]

Good post. Yes a super long extension is a must to remove those top bellhousing bolts. I have a 3/8" and 1/2", I think 36" or 30" maybe? I find the little gas lines and transmission dipstick brackets actually more difficult to remove and replace. Those have a smaller, I think 13 mm size nut that goes over the threaded stud.

You can also remove the intake on the engine and remove them that way. I've done both methods. It really depends what you are doing, like engine removal vs transmission removal.

 

[99Sierra2500]

I saw someone using a crowfoot on a stubby, which worked, though I usually use this setup.

 

[JorgeS]

Thanks for the tip.
If I have transmission problems, this will help.
If I do, I'll probably get a Stage 1 from RPM Transmissions, who are in my town. They have a great reputation for being solid, and the price is about what it would cost from a shop.

 

[Tonimus]

Better late then never! Thanks for the update.