Syncro clutch problem

[Greg Smith]

Hi again everyone. Let me start off by saying thanks
for not treating me like some other Audi groups. It's
been a real pleasure. Here's the problem: pulled
engine to install new clutch, PP, TO bearing and pilot
bearing. Did not get the alignment tool when I bought
all the parts (have already kicked self multiple times
for this). Turns out no one has these available
anymore. NAPA says they can special order, but will be
next Friday. I used a 12mm socket on an extension to
line up the splines and pilot bearing as best I could.
Transmission input shaft will mesh with the splines
fine but will not go into pilot bearing. Spent 5 hours
yesterday and 7 today on this one problem. Have engine
hoist and tilt bar, and have tried every combination
many times but can only get engine and tranny within
about 1 inch of each other. I think I installed pilot
bearing deep enough (used a Bentley). I installed
clutch with the raised section towards tranny-is this
correct? At the end of my rope here. I'm to the point
that if car wasn't in friend's garage, I'd pour
gasoline on it and strike a  match to it(friend is on
vacation for the next 2 weeks-drat!)
Any tips or suggestions? Any mechanics that make house
calls?

TIA for any and all help.

Very frustrated Syncro owner who wishes to return to
lurker mode.





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