Gearbox will not come out!
#1
11-25-2015, 02:56 PM
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Gearbox will not come out!
Guys, I've been following this DIY (great DIY, and thanks)
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...h-install.html
Im at 27.
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...h-install.html
Im at 27.
Remove 4 nuts holding transmission to motor. Use flashlight and see if the crash brace on the top of the transmission is going to clear the transmission tunnel. Lower tranny as needed to clear this.
the top driverside nut was missing, so I only removed 3 nuts.
I've been twisting and shaking and pulling so the car almost tipped of the stands and from every angle, but it has only separated 1/2inch-1,5cm at the botton, on top i can se it has started to separate so i see the stud.
Is there anything im forgetting?
Any suggestions is really appreciated!
the top driverside nut was missing, so I only removed 3 nuts.
I've been twisting and shaking and pulling so the car almost tipped of the stands and from every angle, but it has only separated 1/2inch-1,5cm at the botton, on top i can se it has started to separate so i see the stud.
Is there anything im forgetting?
Any suggestions is really appreciated!
#2
11-25-2015, 03:06 PM
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The slave has three hydraulic hoses, one is black to green and is route to the body structure and another two (one is a rubber hose and the other is a rigid line) going to the engine. Did you took all of them off?
Last edited by jpflip; 11-25-2015 at 03:20 PM.
#3
11-25-2015, 04:09 PM
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No, the diy did not say anything about this.
I do see it is mentioned in the repair manual (3. Undo pressure pipe from slave cylinder.), but the slave is completely free from the gearbox without this removed i believe? or? where does this pipe go?
I do see it is mentioned in the repair manual (3. Undo pressure pipe from slave cylinder.), but the slave is completely free from the gearbox without this removed i believe? or? where does this pipe go?
#4
11-25-2015, 04:09 PM
what it sounds like is the trans is in a bind. you have to adjust the transmission stand so that the load is off the mainshaft and can be pulled towards the front of the car. its likely you have to much angle on the transmission to allow the brace to clear. it might need to remove the crash brace lift the trans a bit and then try to slide it out
also its easier if you remove the passenger side upper stud. its longer than the other 3. use to mounting nuts tighten them against each other and turn the stud out.
also its easier if you remove the passenger side upper stud. its longer than the other 3. use to mounting nuts tighten them against each other and turn the stud out.
Last edited by 32krazy!; 11-25-2015 at 04:59 PM.
#5
11-25-2015, 04:13 PM
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Forgot my post if the slave is off. Obviously the two hydraulic lines as to be disconnected....
#6
11-25-2015, 04:58 PM
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Rep Power: 30 what it sounds like is the trans is in a bind. you have to adjust the transmission stand so that the load is off the mainsheet and can be pulled towards the front of the car. ts likely you have to much angle on the transmission to allow the brace to clear. it might need to remove the crash brace lift the trans a bit and then try to slide it out
also its easier if you remove the passenger side upper stud. its longer than the other 3. use to mounting nuts tighten them against each other and turn the stud out.
also its easier if you remove the passenger side upper stud. its longer than the other 3. use to mounting nuts tighten them against each other and turn the stud out.
If it is, it is already removed.
Also you wrote
"so that the load is off the mainsheet"
Mainsheet?
great tip about the stud, ill have that one taken out.
Thanks
#7
11-25-2015, 05:01 PM
autocorrect sucks! mainshaft. and no not #6 on top of the transmission is a wedged shaped brace thats looks like brass. 2 bolts hold it onto the the transmission. its purpose is to keep the transmission from being shoved forward in a rear end collision. you might have to remove it
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#12
11-26-2015, 08:23 AM
let me ask. did you loosen the motor mount bolts and lower the engine or just the trans? if you didn't lower the engine thats the issue. don't remove the engine mount nuts just loosen to the end of the threads
#13
11-26-2015, 12:10 PM
Guys, I've been following this DIY (great DIY, and thanks)
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...h-install.html
I've been twisting and shaking and pulling so the car almost tipped of the stands
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https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...h-install.html
I've been twisting and shaking and pulling so the car almost tipped of the stands
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If you jack up your ride, please make sure that you do not use tripod jack stands as they are not 100 % safe to use - especially if you are going to be under your car. Years ago, I used these cheap tripod stands while trying to reinstall the motor in my 914-6. Needless to say after 10 minutes of pushing and tugging, I stopped and looked at the stands. One had moved and was hanging on two sides. A little more pushing it would have fallen on me! I would not be here today. I feel Blessed. . I'm just passing on a safety advice.
#15
11-26-2015, 03:56 PM
I plan to build some crib blocks. Whenever I'm under the car on stands I have a jack providing additional support and if possible a tire laying under the car in case it falls. Yeah, I'm paranoid!