t5 removal tips

[blk93notch]

so the t5 in my coupe decided to take a dump. ive started to take all the stuff i need to take out and all i have left is the 4 bolts that bolt the tranny to the bellhousing. these suckers wont break loose for anything. im about to strip these but really sont feel like pulling it from the bellhousing. anytips?

[fst 5pto]

Well if you're replacing the tranny I HIGHLY advise you put in a new clutch as well... that involves taking the bellhousing off. As far as the bolts not breaking loose, just make sure you have the right size socket, preferably a 6 point, and a breaker bar. I stress on replacing the clutch however.

[facemelter71]

Yea i must agree,and you might want to consider an upgraded tranny.As i fell victim to T5-itis,i boiled through 4 of them and finally bought a tremec.Just a thought.

[dedpedal]

If you can get some heat on the bell where the bolts thread in, that should help. The first time I did a t5 it was a bitch to get those 4 bolts out. I used a propane torch to heat the bell around the bolts and they popped loose realtivly easy.Just be careful with the flame so you dont catch the carpet on fire through the floorboard.

[blk93notch]

the clutch is not that old in the coupe i have. the tranny i am talking about is in my hatchback that im using the tranny out of for my coupe. trust me i wouldnt want to do this twice. when i did it in the coupe i did it from the bell housing. the hatchback has a blown engine in going to be taking some parts off and then getting rid of. thanks for the info.

[MRGRIMM]

...at least t5's are super light, good luck.

[2-8-1]

yeah, the entire time your working on it, thank god its not a T-45...

[blk93notch]

all i know between gettin the tranny's done and working these 12 hours days are going to kill me. then theres the girlfriend that wont stop her bitching.

[Timido]

Well at least the Trannys and Job situation can be fixed

[blk93notch]

in the am im pulling the tranny from the bellhousing. wish me luck. thanks for all the info guys.