Drive Shaft removal
12-10-2017, 08:27 PM
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Drive Shaft removal
My 2007 C6 was damaged in a wreck in the back quarter panel. I have some damage to the rear axle. If I remove the driveshaft can I still start my engine without any problems? I have people wanting the engine but want to see it start. Is there a fuel shut off switch in an accident? I put it in neutral and it sounds like the driveshaft is still turning. I hear a thumping sound underneath
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12-10-2017, 09:14 PM
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My 2007 C6 was damaged in a wreck in the back quarter panel. I have some damage to the rear axle. If I remove the driveshaft can I still start my engine without any problems? I have people wanting the engine but want to see it start. Is there a fuel shut off switch in an accident?
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12-11-2017, 12:10 AM
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12-11-2017, 08:29 AM
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Because it would be. Tranny is in back, and in nuetral DS still spins.
12-11-2017, 01:08 PM
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12-11-2017, 10:28 PM
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C6 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
Assuming it's an A6 (your profile is outdated) IIRC you can go through the front bellhousing inspection hole and remove/loosen a large torx screw that allows the engine to rotate without turning the driveshaft. It's been 7 years since I had it out, and all I have is an iffy memory.
Maybe someone has a pic of that.
Maybe someone has a pic of that.