87 5kCS tranny stuck, won't come out

[Cody Forbes]

No pro-con-ten on an '87, but otherwise Huw is on. I'm betting you missed a bolt somewhere. 

-Cody Forbes (mobile)

On Aug 6, 2014, at 10:58 AM, Huw Powell <audi at humanspeakers.com> wrote:

> 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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