lochnessmonster
06-18-2015, 09:06 AM
Hey guys,
I thought I'd change the fluid in my transmission to Royal Purple in the hopes of improving the shifting into reverse problem I have. I also picked up some gear lube for the diff to do at the same time. I know it doesn't need to be changed till 36K miles, but I figured what the heck, while I'm down there right? Unfortunately, when I got under the car, I was unable to remove the sheet metal belly pan that extends from the engine/transmission back to the diff. It is secured with many, what appears to be Allen/Hex bolts, but neither my metric or imperial keys seems to be a good fit. They were either too big or too small and provided too much play. I did give a fairly good twist on a few bolts, but they are in there very tight, and I was afraid that any more pressure would strip the bolt. Also, there are so many, that a problem with one will result in my inability to remove the pan = major pain in the ass.
Does anyone know the correct size of the hex/allen key to remove these bolts? Or am I missing something? Has anyone performed this service with some tips as well? Thanx.
I thought I'd change the fluid in my transmission to Royal Purple in the hopes of improving the shifting into reverse problem I have. I also picked up some gear lube for the diff to do at the same time. I know it doesn't need to be changed till 36K miles, but I figured what the heck, while I'm down there right? Unfortunately, when I got under the car, I was unable to remove the sheet metal belly pan that extends from the engine/transmission back to the diff. It is secured with many, what appears to be Allen/Hex bolts, but neither my metric or imperial keys seems to be a good fit. They were either too big or too small and provided too much play. I did give a fairly good twist on a few bolts, but they are in there very tight, and I was afraid that any more pressure would strip the bolt. Also, there are so many, that a problem with one will result in my inability to remove the pan = major pain in the ass.
Does anyone know the correct size of the hex/allen key to remove these bolts? Or am I missing something? Has anyone performed this service with some tips as well? Thanx.