whardy3

Hi! I took my car to Pep Boys to get my clutch fixed... Everything was going well until it was time to separate the transmission from the engine. They are not able to pry it apart. They tried lubricating it but nothing worked. Is there something that you could suggest so they can separate the transmission from the engine? Thanks!

R++


BTW the car is an 2004 Kia Optima

Grimes

iTrader: (3)

I had the same problem; just have to keep on prying. You can try heating the bellhousing side (not too hot) to get it to expand and break the seal.

BlackScreaminMachine

iTrader: (17)

They should be removing the trans from bell housing, then bell housing to engine.



Also FAIL for bringing it to Pep Boys.

guppymech

iTrader: (7)

Welcome New Guy! You don't say what year your car is. '93-'97 LT1 cars it is necessary to disengage the clutch fork from its pivot on the trans before removing the trans. The LT1s TO bearing is captured in the PP fingers with a retaining ring.

whardy3

The car is an 2004 Kia Optima! Thanks!

MikeFSKSpeed

iTrader: (37)

Didnt see that coming...

oldmano2z

use a hand grenade thats the best tool to fix an import car!! make sure full coverage insurance, get pay off check, then buy AMERICAN, and reinvest in the greatest country on earth!!

SaberD

LOL @ this thread. pb blaster on trans dowel pins, and pry like you have never pried before. it may come down to having to use a hammer and chisel.

colospgsTA

cowboysfan

remove all 11 bolts !!!!!