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Old 01-10-2014, 12:39 PM
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Hey guys,

Im in the middle of removing an engine from a 92 ssei, i removed the starter, torque converter bolts, the 4 bell housing bolts, and the passenger engine to chassis mount.
The tranny is supported, i got the cherry picker hooked up but it keeps lifting the tranny as well when i try to lift the engine... Are there more bolts holding on? I've looked but havent found any...
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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i havent done that engine but others have talked about the bolt in the back that you need a bunch of extensions to remove. have you found it?
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Have you actually split the trans/engine yet? There are locating pins between the engine and transmission to keep them lined up correctly.
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Where are these pins?
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Where are these pins?

Same flange as the bolts. You don't pull the pins, but you might have to pry the trans to break the pins free.
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Ah, if only everything was as easy as described in the Haynes manual!
So i should work around the bellhousing prying the tranny?
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Yes, you need to work a pry bar in between the engine and transmission to split them in half. Usually its corrosion on the pins that hold them together.

I can't even find a remotely close video on youtube that would show it.
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There are 5 bolts not 4. The bolt between the block and transmission bolts opposite of the other 4 bolts meaning it screws into the transmission case. You need about a 3 foot extension to get to it snaking it between the oil filter housing and along the back side of the block.
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Okay I'll try and find it! Cause its not prying apart!
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