Cant Get Driveshaft Bolts Out

jphisp01 · Jan 15, 2017

i have an 87 GT manual trans.

driveshaft bolts wont come loose even with heat

will the yoke eventually slip out as i pull the motor and trans as 1 unit?

i dont need to keep the drive shaft, so im not worried about ruining the stock shaft.

im pulling to swap into other ride. just need to keep project moving forward.

thanks

JOhn

JD1964 · Jan 15, 2017

If you dont need to save the driveshaft, cut it as close to the trans as possible. Use a sawzall with a fresh metal blade. The shaft is a hollow tube of not too thick metal. A sawzall can make quick work of it.

But if you're careful, it should slide out as you pull the engine/trans forward

jphisp01 · Jan 15, 2017

John Dirks Jr said:
If you dont need to save the driveshaft, cut it as close to the trans as possible. Use a sawzall with a fresh metal blade. The shaft is a hollow tube of not too thick metal. A sawzall can make quick work of it.

appreciate the reply. that may end up being the ticket. just need this engine/trans out lol

General karthief · Jan 15, 2017

Cutting the driveshaft and leaving the yoke in will save making a mess when you pull the engine

Mustang5L5 · Jan 16, 2017

Heat the bolt up well, and then when it's nice and toasty, splash it with water.

Then put the 12-point on it, and give the other end some quick blows with another heavy wrench or something with weight to "impact" it off.

Then promptly throw those 4 bolts in the trash and buy 4 new ones.

jrichker · Jan 16, 2017

Spray it down with PB Blaster and let it soak over night.

I usually use a really high quality box end wrench, and put my foot on it to loosen the bolts. You can apply a lot more push with your legs than you can with your arms. You will need to set the emergency brake in order to keep the driveshaft from turning.

srtthis · Jan 16, 2017

good 12pt box end wrench and smack the out of the end of it with a 32oz ball peen hammer. ive yet to find one i cant get off like that

mikestang63 · Jan 16, 2017

srtthis said:
good 12pt box end wrench and smack the **** out of the end of it with a 32oz ball peen hammer. ive yet to find one i cant get off like that

that or put a piece of pipe on the end of the wrench as a cheater bar for more leverage

FoxMustangLvr · Jan 16, 2017

I use a 1 1/4" big ass box end wrench over a quality 12mm box end wrench for extra leverage. Tricky thing is to keep the DS from turning.

2000xp8 · Jan 16, 2017

I've used a good wrench and then put a rolling pump jack under it and pumped it up.
If the weight of the car doesn't crack them loose, nothing will.

Noobz347 · Jan 16, 2017

2000xp8 said:
I've used a good wrench and then put a rolling pump jack under it and pumped it up.
If the weight of the car doesn't crack them loose, nothing will.

this 3300 lbs of F/U bolt

MFE92 · Jan 17, 2017

Heat the bolts with a propane torch, then use a 12-point wrench with a pipe on it for leverage.

Mustang5L5 · Jan 17, 2017

Make sure car isn't going to roll on you if the rear wheels spin

Shakerhood · Jan 17, 2017

I used an impact wrench and a universal joint to break those damn driveshaft bolts free.

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there is enough sticking out to grab on to

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