There are three holes that appear to be tapped into the 2.8 L V6 bell housing that look like they would allow better securing of the block cover to the bottom of the bell housing. Does anyone know the thread? Looks coarse. None of my spare bolts seem to fit, metric or not. Not a big deal but figured I'd use them if I could. Doesn't seem like a good place to use machine screws either.
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V6 Bell Housing
- Thread starter JR66
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DanR
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I believe they are the same thread as the oil pan bolts. Six (6) mm 1.0 treads. Will tell you tomorrow when I can check one of my bellhousings. (Sorry, this Olde Man is forgetting a few things now-a-days).
DanR
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I should have said, "if you had removed them"
DanR
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JR66, The three holes you asked about should be 6mm 1.0 thread if stock.
I found one of my bellhousings had two that were 6mm and one 7mm. Perhaps due to thread damage, someone has drill and tapped it from 6mm to 7mm.
The two bolt holes that secure the stater in place are 10mm1.5 threads.
I found one of my bellhousings had two that were 6mm and one 7mm. Perhaps due to thread damage, someone has drill and tapped it from 6mm to 7mm.
The two bolt holes that secure the stater in place are 10mm1.5 threads.
Dan, Thanks! It was a big help to know what the thread should be because the threads were buggered up some & none of my bolts would start in. Knowing that it should be 6 mm I was able to force start the 6 mm and chased the threads okay with the bolt. Ideally a tap would have been better but I didn't want to buy one if I didn't have to. Thanks again, Jon
DanR
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The threads in the V6 are all metric. You probably should plan to buy a small metric tap and die set because it is a worthy investment. Most if not all of the bolts and holes will need to be cleaned. The metric kits usually will cover all of your metric needs such as 6, 7, 8, 10, & 12 mm taps and dies.