[medic911]

I have been trying to get my transmission and engine re-mated (1988-stock) after dropping them to fix some oil leaks. Having a heck of a time with the forks and clutch release bearing.

After trying to mate these puppies by myself, had the brilliant idea to use a little craft hot glue to hold the bearing in place while inching the fork behind it (with phone help from Phillipj of this forum). Seemed to work but I didn't really like the look of the interface between the fork and bearing. It just didn't look solid. I thought that once the tranny and engine were bolted, all would be well.

Apparently not.

After putting the engine/trans back in the car, the first thing I tried was the clutch. Obviously not working. Using a fiber-optic scope I have, peeked in and sure as *****, the fork and bearing have parted ways. I can still see the bearing, at least the top tongue, but somehow the fork has popped off and is now on the wrong side.

Now faced with pulling the engine/tranny yet again (third time for this).

Any ideas on what the heck is happening and how to fix it?????

BTW-The clutch was working perfectly before I dropped the engine.

thx. Jeff