What the hell is the trick to getting the tranny out with the engine still in?
8v+5 speed=No Clearance
Modified by Checkers at 7:15 AM 4-8-2008
8v+5 speed=No Clearance
Modified by Checkers at 7:15 AM 4-8-2008
'86 GLI Clutch Swap/Tranny Removal Problems.
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Re: '86 GLI Clutch Swap/Tranny Removal Problems. (Checkers)
IIRC, you have to rotate the tranny counter-clockwise something like 90 degrees before you can pull it straight out and drop.
IIRC, you have to rotate the tranny counter-clockwise something like 90 degrees before you can pull it straight out and drop.
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Re: '86 GLI Clutch Swap/Tranny Removal Problems. (ANSAracingb)
Yep, lift the diff towards the sky.
You think a 5 speed is bad? Try removing an auto.
Yep, lift the diff towards the sky.
You think a 5 speed is bad? Try removing an auto.
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Re: '86 GLI Clutch Swap/Tranny Removal Problems. (Checkers)
The bracket MUST be removed for the front motor mount. That will also release the starter.
The bracket MUST be removed for the front motor mount. That will also release the starter.
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Re: '86 GLI Clutch Swap/Tranny Removal Problems. (Mr. Knappy)
x2...although maybe better worded by saying to rotate the diff up in the air. This will allow the axle flanges to clear the block.
I remember the first time I did this too. I was like WTF...it's totally free and I still can't get the damn thing out.
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| Quote, originally posted by Mr. Knappy » |
| Yep, lift the diff towards the sky. |
x2...although maybe better worded by saying to rotate the diff up in the air. This will allow the axle flanges to clear the block.
I remember the first time I did this too. I was like WTF...it's totally free and I still can't get the damn thing out.
Re: '86 GLI Clutch Swap/Tranny Removal Problems. (Checkers)
I just did this, so they are right. You must detach all your shift linkage, unplug the wiring to the reverse back up switch, remove the bolt from the transmission mount to the right rear of the engine compartment and then remove the starter and another bolt (or two) on the front mount. Rotate the transmission so the differential comes up and then you will have to shake (if yours is like mine) the trans back from the motor. If you haven't already done so, make sure you support the back of the motor to keep it from dropping when you release the front motor mount. You can either use a transverse engine support bar (home made or store bought), or get some sort of support under the motor.
I just did this, so they are right. You must detach all your shift linkage, unplug the wiring to the reverse back up switch, remove the bolt from the transmission mount to the right rear of the engine compartment and then remove the starter and another bolt (or two) on the front mount. Rotate the transmission so the differential comes up and then you will have to shake (if yours is like mine) the trans back from the motor. If you haven't already done so, make sure you support the back of the motor to keep it from dropping when you release the front motor mount. You can either use a transverse engine support bar (home made or store bought), or get some sort of support under the motor.
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