Trans Removal only
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Drifting
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From: Lakeport CA
Trans Removal only
So, read lots of threads about pulling the entire drive train for clutch/trans/gear changes. I've pulled just a 3rd member before without issue.
Now I need to swap just a manual trans, a low mileage unit for another low mileage Z06 trans, then installing my unit in someone else's car that has a bad 2nd gear.
Anyone drop a trans & leave the torque tube in place? Or is it just easier to pull the whole thing?
The other car I will most likely pull the whole thing as it is over 100k miles & dumb to not replace a clutch when in that far.
Thoughts & experienced input please.
Now I need to swap just a manual trans, a low mileage unit for another low mileage Z06 trans, then installing my unit in someone else's car that has a bad 2nd gear.
Anyone drop a trans & leave the torque tube in place? Or is it just easier to pull the whole thing?
The other car I will most likely pull the whole thing as it is over 100k miles & dumb to not replace a clutch when in that far.
Thoughts & experienced input please.
Burning Brakes
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It is literally the exact same amount of work, with the exception of the tunnel plate. You can do it, but it is truly easier to remove the TT with the trans, and then separate them out of the car. Sorry.
Jack
Jack
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Drifting
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From: Lakeport CA
So sounds like 6 of one, 1/2 dozen of the other deal... guess it will give me an opportunity to install a remote bleed & check the clutch/slave while the TT it out. At least I have several months to tackle the full project.
Thanks for the input.
Thanks for the input.
Burning Brakes
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I refuse to do any drivetrain removal without replacing the slave cylinder anyway. Consider them wear items. If you're that close, pull it out and throw a new slave in with a bleeder. Also take the opportunity to inspect the side to side play on the input shaft, to see if you might be due for some TT bushings.
Jack
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Burning Brakes
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How do you get the clearance to go backwards with the transmission? Don't you hit the bottom of the storage compartment in the rear of the hatch? There is a lot of input shaft inside the rear of the TT.
Admittedly, I've never tried it with the tunnel plate still in the car, but the amount I have to come backward to get the trans off the TT (or the TT out of the bell housing) makes it hard for me to imagine there being enough room if you can't angle the driveline down to clear the storage compartment.
Jack
Admittedly, I've never tried it with the tunnel plate still in the car, but the amount I have to come backward to get the trans off the TT (or the TT out of the bell housing) makes it hard for me to imagine there being enough room if you can't angle the driveline down to clear the storage compartment.
Jack
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Burning Brakes
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I'd spray the 2 dowels on the TT/trans mating surface with PB Blaster once the car is in the air
as said above, if the slave is a couple of years old or not the newer 2004 Z06 w/ SKF bearing(face wraps down as opposed to flat)...........pull the TT and replace the slave
you could also leave the TT in and pull the prop shaft out to look at the couplers
as said above, if the slave is a couple of years old or not the newer 2004 Z06 w/ SKF bearing(face wraps down as opposed to flat)...........pull the TT and replace the slave
you could also leave the TT in and pull the prop shaft out to look at the couplers
Melting Slicks
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From: South Florida FL
I don't remove the entire plate, Just unbolt the back half so I can lower the tube enough to slide the trans out. keep an eyes on the Intake manifold/firewall clearance. I leave the axles in the hubs too.
visual
Yes can see the plate and jackstand holding the tube up
visual
Yes can see the plate and jackstand holding the tube up