Re: Need Fast Help: Stuck Removing Tranny

[Benjamin Harder <vwtype53@yahoo.com>]

Neal,
  Make sure that you didn't forget that one small cover on the back
side of the tranny flange.  This is a 10mm bolt that holds in place a
small "dust cover" to keep stuff out of the bell housing area...and
if you forget to remove this small item, it will make the tranny
feel like it's stuck...
  Also, try to get the side tranny mount off the tranny before you
try to remove the tranny.  In order to do this, I usually place my
jack under the oil pan and then *slowly* begin to lower the engine/tranny
until there is clearance to remove this bracket/mount.  You will
need to have the front and rear mount removed and the bolt out of the
side tranny mount before you can lower the assembly.
  Once you have the tranny all unbolted, I simply crawl underneath
the car with a thick towel (some sort of padding) and manually pull
the tranny from the engine and then roll it off to your side...
definitely the most fun way to do it!!  ;)

Good luck...

Ben


--- 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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