August 13, 20195 yr comment_581827 How about drilling the other end of the pin, threading it, and using a slide hammer? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62642-removing-280z-tail-housing/?&page=2#findComment-581827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 13, 20195 yr comment_581838 did you try ZH double nut idea? what you need is some kind of small press like device (puller for ball joints etc...) the thing is once is cracks loose you cant believe it could ever get that stuck. Its not rusted or any other way of corroded on. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62642-removing-280z-tail-housing/?&page=2#findComment-581838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 13, 20195 yr comment_581839 I would be careful about taking it some place and letting anyone swing away at it. They'll get it out....but. I do agree that removing this bolt is on par with spindle pins. Actually, I think it is worse. The good news for me is I am refreshing a 4spd transmission later this month so will enjoy the bolt removal joy again. Best of luck! Edited August 13, 20195 yr by jonathanrussell Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62642-removing-280z-tail-housing/?&page=2#findComment-581839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 13, 20195 yr Author comment_581846 I haven’t tried the double nut idea yet. I am in AZ and dealing with a 120 degree garage so I only work for a little bit in the morning. Do you think once I get it out if replacing it with a regular bolt would be ok? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62642-removing-280z-tail-housing/?&page=2#findComment-581846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 13, 20195 yr comment_581855 1 hour ago, ryanotown22 said: I haven’t tried the double nut idea yet. I am in AZ and dealing with a 120 degree garage so I only work for a little bit in the morning. Do you think once I get it out if replacing it with a regular bolt would be ok? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk oh no, its a wedge bolt, you will see when you get it out. precision fit to the two parts. Its a little incomprehensible as to why it get stuck in the 1st place. The slightest movement should set it free. Edited August 13, 20195 yr by Dave WM Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62642-removing-280z-tail-housing/?&page=2#findComment-581855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 13, 20195 yr comment_581879 If you have a drill or drill press and some taps you might could make a tool to free it. Take a piece of steel schedule 40 pipe big enough to go all the way over the bolt and arm. Drill a hole in the pipe and tap it for a bolt, maybe 1/2" or 7/16". Make a hole on the opposite side for the wedge bolt to push out of. Slide it over the wedge bolt & arm and thread the "press" bolt into the pipe against the nut on the end of the wedge bolt to force it out Edit: Home depot has some black and galv sched 40 pipe. If it doesn't have to be too big of an id. I don't remember off the top of my head how big you would need. You might could just buy a close nipple the right size so you don't have to buy a long piece of pipe Edited August 13, 20195 yr by Patcon Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62642-removing-280z-tail-housing/?&page=2#findComment-581879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 17, 20195 yr Author comment_582092 Well it’s not my proudest moment but it’s out took a 90 degree drill and lots of bits Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62642-removing-280z-tail-housing/?&page=2#findComment-582092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 17, 20195 yr comment_582096 Did you ruin the shifter fork? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62642-removing-280z-tail-housing/?&page=2#findComment-582096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 17, 20195 yr Author comment_582101 Everything looks good the rod is a little bent from all my hammering but nothing I can’t straighten. The little arm where the bolt goes through does have a little damage from the drill but it’s not on the rod side so I don’t think it will affect use. I have another bolt arriving Tuesday so I will know then. The slot on the rod where the bolt locks into is also fine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62642-removing-280z-tail-housing/?&page=2#findComment-582101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 19, 20195 yr Author comment_582213 New pin arrived today in the mail it’s copper color unlike the one I took out that was silver but it fits perfect no play at all between the arm and the rod. I also was able to straighten out the rod pretty easily. Now I am just waiting on my o rings from courtesynissan to ship before I can put it together again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62642-removing-280z-tail-housing/?&page=2#findComment-582213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 24, 20195 yr Author comment_582514 Got the trans back in and it won’t go in/out of gear well there goes 2 hours of my life I won’t get back. Dropping it back out tonight to figure out what is wrong Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62642-removing-280z-tail-housing/?&page=2#findComment-582514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 24, 20195 yr comment_582520 I gotta ask, you did try shifting thru the gears before installing it right? What was the initial issue that required the removal of the tail housing? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62642-removing-280z-tail-housing/?&page=2#findComment-582520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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