gearbox-help needed

[Jeff]

I've taken bolts of the correct thread size and pitch, cut them so they are
about 2.5 inches long when threaded into the holes in the block. Slot the
end of them with a die grinder or hack saw so you can remove them after
using them to align the trans to the disc and pilot bearing. Also have it in
gear so you can spin the stub axles to help slip into the disc. Have fun!
Jeff.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Alexander van Gerbig" <Audi_80 at email.msn.com>
To: "james accordino" <ssgacc at yahoo.com>; "Alan Pritchard"
<alanthecelt at alanthecelt.screaming.net>
Cc: "audi list" <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2000 3:35 PM
Subject: Re: gearbox-help needed


>     Getting the input shaft into the block is a tight fit.  In my 80 it
> takes perfect alignment to go in.  If the trans isn't lined up 100% it
just
> won't go back up to the block.  Though when it does you'll know it, snaps
> right in and then you can easily hand push it right up onto the block, no
> force needed.  Other cars have slightly different pilot configurations
> though, mine is in the crank end, some have them in the flywheel.   Each
> time I had my trans down it took at least 3 hours to get it lined up and
on
> the block again, real PITA.  Though it's a great feeling when it goes!
>
> Alexander van Gerbig -- '88 80
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