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| Ansbacher |
 Jul 8 2020, 11:43 AM
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My '74 2.0 leaks transaxle gear oil, so I want to pull the transmission (JUST THE TRANSMISSION) and redo all the seals. Having a very small garage, I must remove the tranny in my driveway, then put the car back in the garage while I do the seals at my leisure. Question: can I push the car back into the garage with dangling axles; what do I do with them, support them somehow? Also, is there a way to support the weight of the engine while I roll the car back into the garage? Trying to avoid leaving the car out in the elements while I do this job, as I have never done seals before and don't know how long its going to take me if I run into problems. Need advice badly. Thanks.
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| Ansbacher |
Jul 8 2020, 08:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589 |
More great input. Thanks all.
Iamchappy: I do not understand the cardboard tube suggestion. Please elaborate. Thanks. Ansbacher |
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| wndsrfr |
Jul 8 2020, 09:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,430 Joined: 30-April 09 From: Rescue, Virginia Member No.: 10,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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QUOTE(Ansbacher @ Jul 8 2020, 06:16 PM)  More great input. Thanks all. Iamchappy: I do not understand the cardboard tube suggestion. Please elaborate. Thanks. Ansbacher I'll chime in...done this several times. Support the rear of the engine from underneath using a 2x4 (43 inches long iirc) crossways held on each end with either chain or ratchet straps around the suspension ears. Jam in a square of 2x4 or 1x4 if needed under the rear of the oil pan. Another way to support the rear of the engine from the topside is to put a bolt through the neatly provided hole at the rear top of the case. Attach a bit of chain then feed a long ratchet strap (wide one) with hooks all the way up & over the rear firewall inside the trunk to the support at the center rear of the trunk where the trunk lid latch is... For the half shafts, cut a 2 liter plastic bottle cross wise to make 3 inch wide rings--slip them over the half shafts and hang them with rope or straps strung across the top of the rear springs so the shafts remain horizontal--then you can roll the car without the cv shafts flopping around. Viola!! John |
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Ansbacher Transaxle Reseal Dilemma Jul 8 2020, 11:43 AM
JFG There are holes with plugs in in the crossmember i... Jul 8 2020, 12:28 PM brant is your clutch wet when you look in the window on ... Jul 8 2020, 12:50 PM mepstein I don't think you will have to add any additio... Jul 8 2020, 12:51 PM
Jonathan Livesay
I don't think you will have to add any additi... Jul 8 2020, 01:08 PM Ansbacher Brant: It is leaking from the front seal, so it h... Jul 8 2020, 02:53 PM TheCabinetmaker Jonathan said it right! The rear of the engine... Jul 8 2020, 03:02 PM KELTY360
Jonathan said it right! The rear of the engin... Jul 8 2020, 10:19 PM brant crud... sorry its the front main seal
a lot more ... Jul 8 2020, 03:42 PM rgalla9146 Remove the starter first.
Remove the muffler... Jul 8 2020, 07:51 PM iamchappy 5" Cardboard tube works well over the axles. Jul 8 2020, 07:58 PM |
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