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Old 06-06-2012, 12:28 PM
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Stupid question, I know, but I didn't see it mentioned... Is the driveshaft out?
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Originally Posted by pdexta
Stupid question, I know, but I didn't see it mentioned... Is the driveshaft out?
Ya.

I think the input shaft is hung up on the outermost clutch disc. I was told that often happens and you have to align it "just so" to pull the trans out. Brute force is apparently, bad.

I should have pulled the fuckying motor. I think it is gay as hell that i have to pull the motor each time i have to swap trannies. Fail.

Sean AKA GODLIEST GOD OF WRENCHING may stop by this evening before I pull the motor to lay his senior eye upon my catastrophe.
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Old 06-06-2012, 01:02 PM
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Maybe if you took pics and posted them we would be more helpful. Well really it would just be more ---- for us to laugh at.
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Old 06-06-2012, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by shuiend
Maybe if you took pics and posted them we would be more helpful. Well really it would just be more ---- for us to laugh at.

There aint shiit to see. Just a damn trans that is 3/4" away from the oil pan lookin all obstinate n shiz.



To fix my transmission problem I have determined that the solution is custom cams. Yes, I have a reasonable priced source for custom VVT cams.

So.

What specs should I get? 280? 272? Give me specs.
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Old 06-06-2012, 06:03 PM
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Are you absolutely positive you have all the bolts out? Serious face. I pulled my trans a good inch away from the engine and it wouldn't budge any further. I pry barred that ---- and once the ear on my starter broke off everything came off all nice and happy. The bolt was hidden under some wiring harness and i couldn't see it
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Originally Posted by Faeflora
Ya.

I think the input shaft is hung up on the outermost clutch disc. I was told that often happens and you have to align it "just so" to pull the trans out. Brute force is apparently, bad.

I should have pulled the fuckying motor. I think it is gay as hell that i have to pull the motor each time i have to swap trannies. Fail.

Sean AKA GODLIEST GOD OF WRENCHING may stop by this evening before I pull the motor to lay his senior eye upon my catastrophe.
Good to know you've came to your senses Faefae.
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I refuse to do clutch/transmission work without removing the engine. I have a small garage though, no room on the sides. I need an old driveshaft for a plug though.
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Old 06-06-2012, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by curly
I refuse to do clutch/transmission work without removing the engine. I have a small garage though, no room on the sides. I need an old driveshaft for a plug though.
Call Steve@ Panic Motorsports. He sells old drive shafts already cut to be used as plugs.
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Originally Posted by curly
I refuse to do clutch/transmission work without removing the engine. I have a small garage though.
+1

I recently built a big garage, and my house has a 2 car garage attached to it. I have plenty of room, but it still sucks.
When I pull my engine, (which will hopefully be the end of this year hopefully), I am pulling the trans and engine in 1 piece. F that laying under it and seperating them crap.
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Originally Posted by Faeflora
Ya.

I think the input shaft is hung up on the outermost clutch disc. I was told that often happens and you have to align it "just so" to pull the trans out. Brute force is apparently, bad.

I should have pulled the fuckying motor. I think it is gay as hell that i have to pull the motor each time i have to swap trannies. Fail.

Sean AKA GODLIEST GOD OF WRENCHING may stop by this evening before I pull the motor to lay his senior eye upon my catastrophe.
i offered my help, and texted you but never got a reply
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Old 06-07-2012, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Asx
Are you absolutely positive you have all the bolts out? Serious face. I pulled my trans a good inch away from the engine and it wouldn't budge any further. I pry barred that ---- and once the ear on my starter broke off everything came off all nice and happy. The bolt was hidden under some wiring harness and i couldn't see it
I have to give you a prop on that. That ---- was funny, and I have been there.
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Old 06-07-2012, 07:13 PM
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Pics.







Thank you Sean.
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Old 06-07-2012, 07:19 PM
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what was the dealio?
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Old 06-07-2012, 07:26 PM
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I'm guessing the solution was simple - daylight.
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Originally Posted by Braineack
what was the dealio?
Sean is a man
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Originally Posted by soviet
I'm guessing the solution was simple - daylight.
U mean not drinking before working on it?
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Originally Posted by Asx
Are you absolutely positive you have all the bolts out? Serious face. I pulled my trans a good inch away from the engine and it wouldn't budge any further. I pry barred that ---- and once the ear on my starter broke off everything came off all nice and happy. The bolt was hidden under some wiring harness and i couldn't see it

Originally Posted by miata2fast
I have to give you a prop on that. That ---- was funny, and I have been there.

This. I am the worst mechanic in the world.
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Old 06-07-2012, 07:40 PM
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Let's see how many hours it takes me to put new trans in. Bets? My bet is 85.
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did you really leave the starter bolts in???






A new record has been set gentlemen
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Leave them out on install for easier removal when you realize you've fckd something else?
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