[V8] Removing Transmission

[David Head]

Don't forget to disconnect the procon 10 cables!!!

cobram at juno.com wrote:

>I've got enough crap disconnected and removed now where I could actually
>go either way. ;-)
>
>Been following the manual, got the part about the some special Audi tool
>needed to suspend and lift the engine, by then it was time to call it a
>day.  When my friend was pulling the last car of the day out of the shop,
>the overhead door at that bay slipped the cable and stuck open...and
>while sitting around waiting for the door guy, we used the time to
>fabricate an engine supporting tool, came out pretty good.  I'll post
>some pics if anyone is interested.
>
>I figure less than an hour and the transmission's on the floor.   
>
>BCNU,
>http://www.geocities.com/cobramsri/
>
>"Buchholz, Steven" <Steven.Buchholz at kla-tencor.com> writes:
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>>... are you sure you want to pull the transmission?  It might 
>>actually be easier to get at the flex plate by pulling the motor!  
>>Since all you need is enough spacing to get at the crank 
>>bolts you might be able to pull a  few
>>    
>>
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