HELP now - I can't get the engine off the driveshaft
11-03-2004, 05:02 PM
#32
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Originally Posted by joseph mitro
next up: remove the bellhousing
Do I need to disassemble part of the clutch fork to get the bellhousing off?
11-03-2004, 05:05 PM
#33
You need to pull the clutch fork retaining pin.
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11-03-2004, 05:06 PM
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Hmmm.... I may be wrong, but I remember loosening the propshaft (torque tube) and undoing the rear gearbox mounts to get mine out...... <edit: sorry, didn't read that you already had the engine out.> Also there is a bolt that you must insert into the bell housing to get the clutch to "release".
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11-03-2004, 05:36 PM
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yea, the bellhousing comes right off once you get the clutch release fork out.
11-03-2004, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Porschephile 924
that one "special screwdriver" should help....I beleive it's called a friggin huge prybar....
that's what i would have thought to use toocongrats on getting the engine off the driveshaft joseph. see, now we switch experience slightly, as i've done a clutch replacement so i've had the torque tube off the engine. i'd imagine that pulling the engine off the torque tube would be harder than getting everything back together. on my car, i lined everything up, put the torque tube into the pilot bearing part of the way, and tightening up those four bolts that attach the torque tube to the bellhousing drives it in the rest of the way. when i did it, i went back and forth between the four bolts, only turning about a half turn on each one because i didn't want the torque tube to go in crooked and damage the pilot bearing. i figured by only tightening a bit at a time on each one, this would keep things relatively straight
edit: on your site, i see the car with the engine out. is this your second time pulling the engine?
11-03-2004, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by dualblade
edit: on your site, i see the car with the engine out. is this your second time pulling the engine?
BTW - nice suggestions for getting the engine back on the torque tube. i'll give it a try.
11-03-2004, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by dualblade
lol, this cracked me up that's what i would have thought to use too
that's what i would have thought to use too
11-03-2004, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by joseph mitro
no, this is the first time. it's been slow going because of job, finances, machine shop turnaround time, etc. the engine came out by the end of the summer, and i'm just getting around to putting it back together.
BTW - nice suggestions for getting the engine back on the torque tube. i'll give it a try.
BTW - nice suggestions for getting the engine back on the torque tube. i'll give it a try.
11-03-2004, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Campeck
yup... put it on the bellhousing and pry back on the driveshaft.....
but it might not be safe without a lift....you could knock the engine over......not good.
also..taking the radiator, radiator support bracket...cap and rotor, off make the job easier. as you can then move the engine farther forward. oh..and headlight bar.
you also might want to undo the gray thingy(??) that connects the drive shaft to the transmission.
but it might not be safe without a lift....you could knock the engine over......not good.
also..taking the radiator, radiator support bracket...cap and rotor, off make the job easier. as you can then move the engine farther forward. oh..and headlight bar.
you also might want to undo the gray thingy(??) that connects the drive shaft to the transmission.
One thing you have to ensure to get the engine off is that the driveshaft and crank are parallel. The engine weights a lot (350 lbs?) and with all that weight on an angle, its not going to go anywhere.
11-03-2004, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Predator
I take it that you're removing the engine without removing the tranny and TT, Right? IMHO, big mistake. If you think getting it out is a royal PITA, wait til you attempt to re-install it. I'm not saying its impossible, but.....? Removing the tranny, then TT is a little laborous, but its not brain surgery. Getting the driveshaft to align with the pilot bearing correctly upon re-installation, is akin to a miracle! If you do suceed, you're most likely damage the pilot bearing, and you'll get to do this all over again shortly. Its much simplier to manuver the TT to align it all than the heavy engine. The correct procedure is: remove tranny; disconnect TT and move it toward the rear of the car; remove engine; re-install engine; attach TT; re-install tranny. In the long run, it will take less time, damage fewer parts, and, most importantly, be performed correctly. Good luck!
