e18 is an inverted torx looking socket to pull the driveshaft bolts where other cars would have a u joint.
Autozone had it with the other sockets, 5 bucks, lifetime guarantee.
i looked all over town for on, finally i found a great neck(some autozones still carry this brand).................never mind the expensive mac set i had that doesnt go that high
I just had to borrow one from a customer at my work, he's a road mechanic for a construction company. I can't find it anywhere except in the snap on truck, and they want a ridiculous amount of money for the whole set!
A wiggle extension can give you some room in tight spots.
It has a normal extension end that has been hacked off on a 45* angle I/2 of the way up the square and 1/2 the way down.
Follow the outside lines...
*************|**|
*************|**| <----Neck of Extension
`It looks like this /---\
`************\___/ <---- End of extension
You can see what I mean I hope. It distorts after hitting submit!
Wouldn't hurt to have a wiggle, but make sure you have lots of extensions regardless. The top bellhousing bolts are impossible without a few feet of extensions.
Get the tools in advance. The e18 is not easy to find, but I suggest it over the suggested alternatives. You get more contact with the TORX and more points of contact (less likelyhood of stripping).
As for wiggle joint, Tinman gave a perect drawing. You can pick them up most any place selling tools.
Agree you need lots of extensions for the top bolts. Removing the tranny mount buys you more room when the trans tilts down. But the long extensions help.