need quick help-engine removal

[fred hannah]

ok im in a jamb. got the motor lowered down, everything unhooked, four motor to trans. bolts removed, but cant get the motor to seperate all the way. i cant get it seperated to the point that i can see the flywheel form the engine compartment but thats it. its like something is hanging up inside the trans. any help would be great.

[fred hannah]

forgot to say its 1970 2.2t with 901 transmission.

[Doug Zielke]

From the Workshop Manual.....

1) Remove starter from trans and turn flywheel until each of the 3 rivet heads on the pressure plate are visible through starter opening.
2) Install a spacer sleeve on each of the rivet heads and fasten with M6 x 12 allen head bolts This will lift the diaphragm spring and release tension on the throwout bearing.
3) Turn throwout bearing with a screwdriver through opening in trans housing 90 degrees until throwout can be slid past the throwout bearing.

[BK911]

Are you trying to remove the engine without the tranny? Just take out the two tranny bolts and disconnect the shift coupler and drop the whole thing. IMO much easier for removal and installation. I have never had to use steps 1 and 2 on the procedure Mr. Zielke outlined, just step 3.

Have fun!
BK

[Jim Richards]

BK's right, taking the motor & transaxle out together is real easy. Separating them after their apart is much easier, too.

[silverc4s]

PLUS - You can find ways to spend $$$ on the tranny while it is out as well...

[fred hannah]

got it out, just took thw both of them out together, ill seperate the two on monday. clean it up with lots of rags and carb cleaner right now. anyone paint their transmision before? it apears mine was painted black.

[rickeolis]

I'm working on doing the same, no one mentioned taking out the CV joints though.
Good luck Fred, I would like to know the progress, are you doing this to rebuild or replace the engine?