97 chevy Blazer 4X4

[lostagainsomewhere]

Does or has anyone ever taken a 4.3 engine out of one of these things(Chevy Blazer). I am about to set this dam thing on fire and call it good but my dumb ass promised my sister that I could save her about a $1000 by doing it myself and no one seems to know what they are talking about on the internet. Its mostly the top transmission bolts. I can not get to them. Top or Bottom ! Thinking of drilling holes through the firewall.
Please any clues to go off of.

 

[Jester32]

Long extension with wobble socket. Used to drive one. Not fun but possible

 

[Gennybro]

sometimes it really sucks being a nice guy and voluntering automotive work,thats why I dont do it no more.I know your desperate for a solution to your problem otherwise ya wouldnt post it on a jeep website.have ya tried talking to a dealership about it,maybe get one of the mechanics aside and chat with him.Good luck,

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

Often times it helps to remove the transmission crossmember and lower the transmission, then hit the bellhousing bolts with long extensions and a wobble socket or flex joint.

 

[04DirtyWilly]

X2

 

[54cj3b]

top bolts are easily accessible using a universal and a short socket , like bounty also said it helps removing the cross member just be sure you support the trans its a heavy sob
the guys over on this site may be able to give you a few more pointers

Chevrolet S-10 Forum - The Largest Chevy S-Series enthusiast site : s10forum.com

good luck

 

[tjlboise]

Its just like jester says... a long extension and a wobbler....a really really hong extension. Like, you will be laying behind the rear axles. I hate those damn top bolts. It seems impossible but if you just keep trying, youll get it eventually. Good luck. Im a sucker for helping somebody out too. Sometimes it really blows to be nice.

 

[54cj3b]

Wow I must be getting old a universal is now called a wobbler whats next a
dohickeyabob

 

[Jester32]

All my wobblys aren't universal type they are a ball and socket. For impacts lol.

 

[Gennybro]

You havent heard about the dohickeyabob? Where have you been? I keep 2 in my tool box cause folks always want to borrow it.

 

[Jester32]

Oh right those things to change the muffler bearings lol. Any luck with the bolts.

 

[flatie46]

I will say this, in all my years of working on things I have learned when you get frustrated, ****ed off, angry and mad you'll have a much harder time getting it done. Walk away, chill out and calm down. That thing will jump outta there with the right attitude and a little education [ talking to someone that's done it]. Hang in there and good luck.

 

[lostagainsomewhere]

I want to thank everyone for their words of wisdom and for helping out when needed. I got the engine changed out. Thanks again for all your HELP.

 

[Utah_jeepster]

I will say this, in all my years of working on things I have learned when you get frustrated, ****ed off, angry and mad you'll have a much harder time getting it done. Walk away, chill out and calm down.

in my garage we call this a union break time, beer break or just smoke break to just get away and laugh at our own mistakes trying to remove something.

 

[54cj3b]

All my wobblys aren't universal type they are a ball and socket. For impacts lol.

ok I thought i was getting old again:shades::lol:

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

A wobble socket is different than a ujoint attachment. A wobbler is an actual socket that wobbles on the end of an extension. A ujoint attachment allows a standard socket to turn at an angle.

 

[tjlboise]

Well said my man! Well said.

 

[flatie46]

in my garage we call this a union break time, beer break or just smoke break to just get away and laugh at our own mistakes trying to remove something.

It helps for sure. I find myself getting this way more and more on the newer vehicles. They didn't engineer them to be easy to repair or without buying special tools. The last one I got good and mad about was the waterpump on my wifes toyota paseo. There was just no sense in making it that big of a pain to change.

 

[lambo]

Thank the good lord, for a good break. And Budweiser too..