June 21, 201114 yr Got the engine of this (*^)&*(^_J(&*Yn project in the car and mated up with the bellhousing (97 lego2.2 auto) only to find the bolts missing in action, Called the Subaru dealer and he could not tell me what sizes they are, but he can order them. I know they are 10mmx1.25 . They must be different lengths. I installed one at the top drivers side that is 100mm long, I think. The ones on the passenger side should be much shorter. The dealer says that two of them are studs. Anyone know the correct sized for these?
June 22, 201114 yr The bottom two are studs. There is very little room to get to them between the transmission, steering rack, axles, and cross member all being in the way. Can't you just pull them out of the other engine?
June 22, 201114 yr Author The other engine is gone with the bum that pulled this one. Must the engine be pulled away from the tranny to install the studs? I hope not, since lining it up was a pain. Also, what is the length of the bolt at the top right ( passenger side)?
June 22, 201114 yr i don't know the length off hand, but you should be able to slide a pencil in and measure the length of the hole and buy a bolt slightly shorter. (this bolt holds a thin metal bracket that supports the wire harness connectors.) the driver side top bolt is longer since it also threads thru the starter bracket. the lower studs are threaded in to the engine bell housing. i would be very surprised if they were missing. but maybe...... they would be very tough to remove. much easier to cut off once the engine is out. and i can't imagine why any one would remove them except out of spite.
June 22, 201114 yr I've had the nuts stick to the studs and pull them out of the motor, on both sides. And from that experience, i can say you will not be able to put them in without pulling the engine away from the transmission. They came short up against the axle cups. So I suppose that gives you the decision, pull the axles or pull the engine.
June 23, 201114 yr Author Engine pulled, studs installed, engine back in. It's 100F so I am taking a break before getting to the flexplate/TC and other stuff.
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