BellHousing stuck to the block
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BellHousing stuck to the block changing clutches today and I can't get the ballhousing out.using the steps on installuniversity.com I have removed all 8 13mm bolts and it still feels solid. am I missing something? 
Yeah!!! It's called elbow grease... Those things get stock on there REALLY good.... Just get a big flat head screwdriver and wedge it in about every 4 inches...It's going to be a little tough but the more that you work at it the easier it'll be...
Pry bar works great. Just don't place it up against the starter. 
That is ignorant. You should be taking the transmission off the bellhousing before you try and get it loose. Your guide pins are gonna make it tough enough as it is. Just take the transmission off the bellhousing. Dont yank on your shifter cup. What do you do when it finally comes loose? Let it fall on the floor? or tilt off the jack? You are not going to be able to hang onto it if it accidentally "pops" out.
Originally Posted by ws6charged
no no no just get on the shifter part of the tranny under there and rock that bitch till it breaks loose! trust me it works good.
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Just pry it out, like everyone said. Make sure the screw driver/prybar isnt behind the flywheel, or youll be in for ALOT more work then you have to. There are 2 large dowel pins, one on either side (driver and passenger) and they hold like a bitch. I used some anti-sieze on mine, when i replaced the tranny, and ill be pulling it again soon, so ill know if it worked or not.
Pry... with EXTREME caution. I'd rather use just a rubber hammer and lube the pins. That housing is just cast aluminum, and you don't want to break pieces off.
Hint: putting it back on, polish the guide pins with emory cloth or a 3M pad, and wipe with antisieze. Makes next time a LOT easier.
Hint: putting it back on, polish the guide pins with emory cloth or a 3M pad, and wipe with antisieze. Makes next time a LOT easier.
ahh yes.....the sorry *** bellhousing.....i went through this the first time i pulled my tranny. Just make sure you lube the **** out of those dowel pins before you put them back in. It will make it easier next time believe me! I just pulled my tranny for the 3rd time and it came out easy as pie!
Originally Posted by LS1powerhouse02
ahh yes.....the sorry *** bellhousing.....i went through this the first time i pulled my tranny. Just make sure you lube the **** out of those dowel pins before you put them back in. It will make it easier next time believe me! I just pulled my tranny for the 3rd time and it came out easy as pie!
First time was a major pain in the ***.
Second time, went a little faster.
Third time was a breeze.
Fourth time I dont think I ever opened my eyes.
