These plates are ten times easier to remove if you have am 11mm wobbly ratcheting spanner (wrench) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310053371997 (except 11mm not 10mm) Martin DarkStar Media wrote: >There are a total of three plates that must be removed before the trans can >come out. One on the bottom and one on each side. The driver's side one >has a sensor going to it. In order to remove these plates I found it useful >to loosen the bolt on each engine mount so that the engine can be lifted. >Many do not replace these plates. They are a royal pain... the one on the >driver's side I used 2 extensions, 3 universal joints, and a short 6 point >socket. > >Richard > > ------------------------------------ To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnewsYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/