87 5kCS tranny stuck, won't come out

[jlagnese at massed.net]

I would agree with starter motor bolts. are you changing the tranny? If so, look at the other tranny for the bolt you missed. 
Good luck,
John
----- Original Message -----
From: Huw Powell <audi at humanspeakers.com>
To: quattro at audifans.com
Sent: Wed, 06 Aug 2014 10:58:54 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: 87 5kCS tranny stuck, won't come out

I could assume the obvious, that all the bolts are really out, but I'll 
try not to.

First, were you following the Bentley manual step-by-step?

Now check:

the starter
the ProConTen cable bracket (big hunk of cast iron on top of the tranny)
the driveshafts
the shifter linkage
clearance to the floorpan/firewall
the bolt you missed

hope this helps

- Huw

On 8/5/2014 10:37 PM, patrick gillen wrote:
> I am befuddled.  All bolts are out, 2 sets of eyes looked over many times.
> Everything is disconnected, but trans will not budge.  I do recall there are
> a couple of locating sleeves, but I have never seen these seize up like
> this.
>
>
>
> Anybody have similar issue?  Could it be the input shaft stuck to crank
> pilot bearing? Just kidding only partially here as I can't pry bell housing
> away from engine a fraction of a mm. I am get ready to cum-along it but thot
> I'd ask first.
>
>
>
> Patrick Gillen
>
> 503-704-9156 c
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