Prop shaft is stuck

tuna79 · 10-28-2009, 09:20 AM

I'm taking off my transmission, all the bolts are out shifters out, driveshafts off. The trans slid about an inch off of the bell housing but now won't budge. it spins freely and has plenty of room to come off it's just bunged up on something. Has anyone had issues with the shaft getting stuck in the bearing or am I missing something?

Dr. Jimbo · 10-28-2009, 10:41 AM

Crow bar and a big hammer should do the trick.

Seriously, I don't know. Happened on my VW Bug once and I realized that I forgot to disconnect the clutch cable. Not an issue on the S though.

turbosix · 10-28-2009, 10:52 AM

did you lower the engine cradle? could be hitting the trans tunnel

tuna79 · 10-28-2009, 11:44 AM

I've got plenty of clearance all around the trans. It should just slide off but something is in a bind. I can rock it all the way around and even spin it on the shaft a bit.

jagg · 10-28-2009, 02:24 PM

did you remove the clutch fork?

10-28-2009, 09:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
tuna79 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Panama City Beach Posts: 72	Prop shaft is stuck I'm taking off my transmission, all the bolts are out shifters out, driveshafts off. The trans slid about an inch off of the bell housing but now won't budge. it spins freely and has plenty of room to come off it's just bunged up on something. Has anyone had issues with the shaft getting stuck in the bearing or am I missing something?

10-28-2009, 10:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Top Always Down Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 1,532	Crow bar and a big hammer should do the trick. Seriously, I don't know. Happened on my VW Bug once and I realized that I forgot to disconnect the clutch cable. Not an issue on the S though. __________________

10-28-2009, 10:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
turbosix S2000.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: dallas Posts: 2,083	did you lower the engine cradle? could be hitting the trans tunnel __________________ turbosix.net 1984 buick regal t-type . 2003 gpw s2000 Are you lacking coverage for your prescriptions? Click HERE to print a free discount pharmacy card! Save 10-60% on most medications at 60,000 pharmacies nationwide at no cost to you.

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10-28-2009, 11:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
tuna79 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Panama City Beach Posts: 72	I've got plenty of clearance all around the trans. It should just slide off but something is in a bind. I can rock it all the way around and even spin it on the shaft a bit.

10-28-2009, 02:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 3,234	did you remove the clutch fork?