Thread For My Car Problems.

[lilcrash]

im going crazy, the engine and gearbox are apart far enough that the engine can be turned over but it still wont come out. its stuck on something, i know this sounds stupid but it looks like the the plate between the engine and gearbox is somehow attached to the gearbox so the flywheel/clutch wont let go.

[Hanaldo]

im going crazy, the engine and gearbox are apart far enough that the engine can be turned over but it still wont come out. its stuck on something, i know this sounds stupid but it looks like the the plate between the engine and gearbox is somehow attached to the gearbox so the flywheel/clutch wont let go.

Just keep wiggling it. Had similar trouble getting the gearbox off an SR20 once, seemed like no matter what we did it just wouldn't come out. Eventually we got it though. It's a hell of a lot easier with a transmission stand and a hoist

[DVS JEZ]

Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah. Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah.

It will come out

[DVS JEZ]

Is ur clutch a pull type?

[lilcrash]

It's the same as a r33gtr so pull I think. I think I might pull the gearbox out, it looks like I have an oil leak somewhere.

[DVS JEZ]

The pull type clutches have a spring clip and pin u have to release from inside the clutch fork boot. Have a google to see how to do it

[lilcrash]

Lol. I was looking at that earlier, I pulled the boot out but wasn't sure. If that was how it worked.

[mico]

u need a looooong screwdriver, get it behind the bearing.

[GTScotT]

why didnt u take the box out with it?

[lilcrash]

im not sure really, im goin to have to pull it out anyway,

[SargeRX8]

With a crane you can take the engine and box out together. This is the way its generally done if they both need to come out. MUCH easier to work with the stuff on the ground than under the car. Mind you it is a bitch even getting the gtst box out. You need to support the box and not slide it with the box weight hanging on the car or you won't ever get it out.

[Hanaldo]

Haha yeh we used three trolley jacks and an engine hoist to get the SR one out

[lilcrash]

Ok it's out, now just gotta get the sump off . That's alot of silicon to cut off

Edited December 26, 2011 by lilcrash

[DVS JEZ]

Cut off???

[lilcrash]

Yeah kinda, the sump isn't moving because it's glued so well. I have to try to cut through the goo to get it off.

[GTR260]

good to see u are progressing mate!

[Rolls]

engines are a flamin mongrel, well done giving it a go yourself.

[DVS JEZ]

Use a small chisel and carefully tap it inbetween the sump and the block. Then tap it around following the sump around and this wil break the bond.

Be carefull but so u dont damage the sump

[lilcrash]

ok ive got it all apart, number one piston has 2 tiny little cracks between the 1st and 2nd ring. so now do i forge or just get new pistons from nissan.

[Tangles]

Forged pistons all the way. Stock rods will be fine.

New main & rod bearings, probably best to go new water/oil pumps too.

If you are planning to see higher revs then have a crank collar fitted, as well as a sump baffle kit.