D1 Drivetrain removal

robertf

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The front body support structure? From fender to fender?



I recommend you separate the transmission from the engine, but you asked the fastest.

The spot welds are on the front cowl thing near the "wax when steam cleaned" sticker
 

cupgt

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Where is PT? I'm sure with a few ratchet straps he can get the whole shebang out in one piece with everything mostly in tact. LOL
 

robertf

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you probably could with a fork lift or better. A standard engine hoist wouldnt go high enough for me, stock springs and tires.
 

DiscoPhoto

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I should add that I want to keep the vehicle and drive train pieces in tact, no damage, except for engine mounts. Those can get cut out if it helps.
 

Nomar

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I would just go by the book...
Separate the motor, trans, tcase.

It really wont take that much longer.


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DiscoPhoto

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wtf

top bellhousing bolts? Is that a joke. Not all of us have justin's baby fingers. How do people get those out? hitting it again tomorrow


going to try- lifting the engine, cutting the motor mounts out, dropping the engine as low as possible and getting them from the top?
 

seventyfive

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1) Remove engine mounts and lower the engine all the way down.

2) 8mm magnetic socket. Remove 4 6mm bolts securing coil pack bracket.

3) clean bellhousing bolt heads with parts cleaner (so you can use your fingers after breaking bolts loose)

4) break bolts loose with wrench.

5) open all doors including rear hatch

6) pour some gasoline on carpet, in the rear.

7) shoot a bottle rocket into the cargo area.

8) upload video and post the link.



Justin's fingers aren't that little.......did he get two knuckles deep in you?
 
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Get yourself 100' of chain. Wrap one end of the chain around the block and the other end around a very stout tree. Jump in the truck, make sure your hair looks great, put your favorite one direction cd in and crank it, then throw it in reverse and mash the skinny pedal.