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Changing the transmission

Tiny
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I am changing the transmission on a 2001 ford escort zx2 and have only one place to get at torque converter bolts but a socket wont fit in the hole. I there a special tool that is need to get at the bolts?

looking for tool or way to take out torque converter bolts on 2001 ford escort zx2
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Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 AT 11:31 PM

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Tiny
DJCL
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Some times if you remove the starter you can go through the hole.
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Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 AT 11:48 PM
Tiny
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In fords infinite wisdow they didnt give any room to get a socket or a wrench on the bolts there either. Still looking for either a special tool or another avenue to attack this with
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Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 AT 11:56 PM
Tiny
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If there is no plate to remove on the bottom of the bell housing then Djcl is correct. Remove the starter motor to gain acess.

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Thursday, April 19th, 2012 AT 1:05 AM

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