RE: [alfa] Transmission removal question

["Kevin Redden" <kredden@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks to all who replied to my cry for help.  Using Jeff's suggestions
below and a jack to jack up the front of the engine a bit more using a
socket under one of the oil pan nuts (thanks Brian) I was finally able
to horse it off.  Really makes me look forward to trying to get it back
in! ;-)

Kevin
'86 Spider

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeff Greenfield [mailto:alfaguy@domain.elided] 
> Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2004 3:26 PM
> To: 'Kevin Redden'; alfa@domain.elided
> Subject: RE: [alfa] Transmission removal question
> 
> 
> Kevin - 
> 
> I assume that you have already unbolted the starter. No need 
> to remove it or disconnect the wires, just push it back some 
> so it is out of the way.
> 
> Also, if you have not already done so, you will need to 
> disconnect the center drag link at one end, and the exhaust 
> from the header in order to allow the engine to tilt back far 
> enough to remove the transmission.
> 
> In order to get the top two bolts out, after everything else 
> is removed including the rear transmission mount, let the 
> engine tilt back as far as it will go. Watch the cooling fan, 
> you may need to gently persuade it past the shroud.
> 
> Now you are ready to tackle those two bolts. You will need a 
> very long extension (at least 24") and a universal joint on 
> the socket. You can feed the extension up from the rear of 
> the transmission and get it on the bolt. You may also need to 
> use a very short stubby combination wrench to keep the other 
> end from turning.
> 
> Not easy but doable. I've done it many times.
> 
> As an aside, you would not believe how many cars I've worked 
> on that are missing these top two bolts ...
> 
> HTH,
> 
> Jeff
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-alfa@domain.elided [mailto:owner-alfa@domain.elided] On 
> Behalf Of Kevin Redden
> Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2004 2:52 PM
> To: alfa@domain.elided
> Subject: [alfa] Transmission removal question
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I'm in the process of removing the tranny from my '86 Spider 
> and I'm down to the last nut (I think) and can't figure out 
> how to get it off as there is not much space for hands or a 
> wrench.  Any help would be greatly appreciated!  Here's a 
> couple pictures of the offender:
> 
http://home.comcast.net/~l.redden/Tranny-Removal-Help.html

Thanks,
Kevin
'86 Spider
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