Re: Need Fast Help: Stuck Removing Tranny

[frank <fish26133@yahoo.com>]

 There is a small bolt behind the pass. side drive
flange, that holds it to the tin plate. I think it
takes a 10, or 11 mm wrench.
             Good Luck, FJ
--- Neal Tovsen <sixteen.volt@verizon.net> wrote:
> OK, I've been working on this all day, and there's
> thunder in the
> distance....
> 
> '88 16v with 2Y transmission.
> 
> I've got the front/rear mounts off completely, the
> driver's side mount
> unbolted (can't seem to get the bracket off the
> tranny due to space). The
> whole transmission seems to be loose, but I can't
> seem to move it more than
> 1/2cm or so away from the engine, and it won't come
> off. CV joints, speedo,
> clutch, ground strap are all off. It seems I got all
> the bolts, or it
> wouldn't move at all, right?
> 
> Also, what is the safest/best way for a driveway
> mechanic to take this thing
> out? Bench press it from below? I've got the engine
> well supported from
> below. Except for when trying to remove it, I have
> the tranny supported with
> my floor jack.
> 
> Oh, and does anyone know how to un-stick an inner CV
> joint from the flange?
> Pass. side came off easily, but I can't get the
> driver's side to budge. I
> finally gave up and pulled the axle out of the
> knuckle, so it shouldn't be
> an issue...
> 
> Advice appreciated!
> Neal
> 
> 
> 
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=====
Later, F Jones
       87 16V Scirocco

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