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Old Mar 3, 2002 | 01:37 PM
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Car: 1991 Firebird
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Broken bellhousing bolts

Broke the upper passenger side bellhousing bolt and have tried everything to get it out but it seems to be in there for good, but my question is, would it be safe to grind it flat and just go with the other 5 bolts? Any ideas would help
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Old Mar 4, 2002 | 04:14 AM
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Car: 89rs (previous 2.8)
Engine: 406
Transmission: 700r4 (for now)
Ive been running on 5 since my swap....cant say i've noticed any ill effects ........YET.......I also have a newly built 700r4 parked next to my car waiting for spring and a new shifter and stall......I guess it all comes down to ...fix it now or fix it later.......
My case broke......fyi

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Old Mar 5, 2002 | 01:57 AM
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Im using 5 because the frame of the car is in the way of number 2 on the driver side. no problems yet, 450 horsepower on the old motor. 650 soon.
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