# HELP WANTED: Can't get tranny bellhousing off **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [December 18, 2004, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-wanted-cant-get-tranny-bellhousing-off/82550 "2004-12-18T15:36:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2004, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-wanted-cant-get-tranny-bellhousing-off/82550/1 "2004-12-18T15:36:14Z")
In the last day and a half, I have: - disconnected all sensors (except one but that don’t matter) - clutch slave is disconnected - disconnected exhaust from hanger - disconnected driveshaft from diff (its still connected at the tranny) - disconnected starter motor - taken off _all 9_ bolts from the transmission - removed passenger side gusset (look it up in the FSM as to what this is) - transmission x-member removed along wtih that bearing piece near the middle. Basically the shaft is hanging real low. And in the last few hours I have been using a prybar/chisel and goin at it like a mad man at trying to dislodge the tranny from the motor. I’m sure it’s just stuck on the gasket and whatnot, or unless there is something else I’m overlooking. My tranny/motor is already sitting very low (it’s tilted pretty far back). I dunno, I’m just gonna keep goin at it a few hours a day. My x-mas break is: 24,25,26,27,30,31,1,2 (I work 28th and 29th of dec). I hope someone can come give me a hand. I’d be more then happy to repay with food/beer/money. I have pretty much most of the tools for the job, minus an impact wrench but I’m sure I won’t be needing that. I know the tougher part is putting the f\*cker back in but right now my priority is getting the bitch off. ---
**Author:** ![nissan4ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/67e7ee/32.png) [@nissan4ever](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nissan4ever)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2004, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-wanted-cant-get-tranny-bellhousing-off/82550/2 "2004-12-18T15:53:50Z")
It might be stupied to ask, but did you remove the transmission mount? It seems that you got everything else covered, just remove the driveshaft completely so it wont be in the way, and pry the tranny a little harder because somtimes it’s just welded in there. AND BE CAREFUL ---
**Author:** ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2004, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-wanted-cant-get-tranny-bellhousing-off/82550/3 "2004-12-18T15:56:01Z")
^^^^ Yes I did. I re-edited my original post so others don’t get confused. I’ll remove the shaft completely tomrorow and drain but I wonder how far that will get me. ---
**Author:** ![NeveR](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e95f7d/32.png) [@NeveR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/NeveR)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2004, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-wanted-cant-get-tranny-bellhousing-off/82550/4 "2004-12-18T17:22:18Z")
If you really need help, there are two always willing (i’m sure) workers who go by the forum names: S13GG (Darian) and Hector (Hector). They helped Bruce with his tranny problems. You could try PMing them. ---
**Author:** ![Racer\_XTREME](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e47c2d/32.png) [@Racer\_XTREME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Racer_XTREME)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2004, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-wanted-cant-get-tranny-bellhousing-off/82550/5 "2004-12-18T17:32:20Z")
AHHHHHH!!! lol, don’t get me matt or jantos to help, oh and dont use a tercel … ahhh inside jokes. But seriously, if it has already slid out a bit and is hanging down a bit then, just grab’er and giggle and yank as much as possible. Careful when prying don’t hurt your bellhousing. ---
**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2004, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-wanted-cant-get-tranny-bellhousing-off/82550/6 "2004-12-18T18:34:32Z")
Dude, Remove the Shaft completly and giver’ some gusto… EDIT: You take the tail of the tranny and wiggle hardcore and pull ---
**Author:** ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2004, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-wanted-cant-get-tranny-bellhousing-off/82550/7 "2004-12-18T18:47:10Z")
I was cold, tired, frustrated and that made me stupid. Hence why I was trying to put a wedge between the tranny and trying to have it pop off. Was talking to Ed (applesauce) bout it today and he told me what you said adam. So yea I’ll try that tomorrow. As for PMing those two guys. Well I think I will let everyone have their space and time for the holidays, and then bug them later when I have a few days off after. BTW, Adam, I dunno what you did with my tranny drain plug since you last changed it last Oct. but I can’t get that fucker off. :squint: (I’m sure it wasn’t your fault. I gave 'er, but it won’t budge). Thanks guys. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2004, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-wanted-cant-get-tranny-bellhousing-off/82550/8 "2004-12-18T23:01:19Z")
chris can do this for you no problem the SR tranny is more difficult to put in and remove than the KA, but you do have to tilt it to free it up. man, i did exactly what you did in august with my SR and i needed chris to help me with this part… it is so frustrating being under the car in your garage and not being able to get it. i feel your pain, and chris can fix anything. ---
**Author:** ![canadiandrifter240sx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/5daacb/32.png) [@canadiandrifter240sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/canadiandrifter240sx)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2004, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-wanted-cant-get-tranny-bellhousing-off/82550/9 "2004-12-19T00:15:22Z")
I would be willing to help, however I am far away and without vehicle. I would need some way of getting to you. Add me to your msn and we can talk about it. It seems I have a fair bit of free time over the holidays. ---
**Author:** ![Cal](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cal/32/5505_2.png) [@Cal](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cal)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2004, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-wanted-cant-get-tranny-bellhousing-off/82550/10 "2004-12-19T09:16:52Z")
> [@Racer 180sX](#): > > AHHHHHH!!! > > lol, don’t get me matt or jantos to help, oh and dont use a tercel … ahhh inside jokes. > > But seriously, if it has already slid out a bit and is hanging down a bit then, just grab’er and **giggle** and yank as much as possible. Careful when prying don’t hurt your bellhousing. i dont know if giggeling would help…maybe try to jiggle it instead ---
**Author:** ![Titan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7ba0ec/32.png) [@Titan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Titan)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2004, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-wanted-cant-get-tranny-bellhousing-off/82550/11 "2004-12-19T11:08:34Z")
I’ll help you out man. I’m in brampton until thursday. And I’ve done this more times then I wish to remember. ---
**Author:** ![DTS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8491ac/32.png) [@DTS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DTS)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2004, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-wanted-cant-get-tranny-bellhousing-off/82550/12 "2004-12-19T11:41:38Z")
hey G spec ill come help just call me or msg me on msno ---
**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2004, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-wanted-cant-get-tranny-bellhousing-off/82550/13 "2004-12-19T16:07:09Z")
> [@Gonad](#): > > BTW, Adam, I dunno what you did with my tranny drain plug since you > last changed it last Oct. but I can’t get that funkymunkyer off. :squint: > (I’m sure it wasn’t your fault. I gave 'er, but it won’t budge). Your just weaksause. Get Pete to take it off when he comes 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Nave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e47774/32.png) [@Nave](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nave)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2004, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-wanted-cant-get-tranny-bellhousing-off/82550/14 "2004-12-20T16:28:34Z")
I am going to assume that it will pry about a half an inch all the way around, tightening up the gap on the opposite side you pry on, right? What usually happens is you are trying to pull it out at an angle, some are worse than others. I like to put a jack under the tranny and adjust it’s angle, that or get under and manhandle it. When you pry on it use two pry bars on opposite sides of the bell housing too. Seems to me like there might be some dirt/grime/rust issue in there and the input shaft won’t come out of the friction disk… possibly the reason it is slipping as discused earlier… one of the reason’s I prefer taking the whole engine out, when it goes properly it’s not big deal, as soon as there is an issue it is a big PITA. ---
**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2004, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-wanted-cant-get-tranny-bellhousing-off/82550/15 "2004-12-20T18:47:40Z")
I have a Cherry Picker if you want to pull your engine G… $10/Day… ---
**Author:** ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2004, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-wanted-cant-get-tranny-bellhousing-off/82550/16 "2004-12-20T18:54:22Z")
> [@SHIFT\_SR20DET](#): > > I have a Cherry Picker if you want to pull your engine G… > > $10/Day… In my ghetto ass 2ft garage in -35C weather? :ugh2: ---
**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2004, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-wanted-cant-get-tranny-bellhousing-off/82550/17 "2004-12-20T20:12:15Z")
> [@Gonad](#): > > [quote=SHIFT\_SR20DET]I have a Cherry Picker if you want to pull your engine G… > > $10/Day… In my ghetto ass 2ft garage in -35C weather? :ugh2:[/quote] Why not? Have you seen my Grandmothers Garage I work on My coupe in? I was just there today puling the motor… I was there for all of 5min before I lost the sence of feel,… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Gonad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gonad/32/5481_2.png) [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2004, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-wanted-cant-get-tranny-bellhousing-off/82550/18 "2004-12-20T20:24:09Z")
I may as well just grab a hammer and pound at my fingers and toes. Me freezing my ass off isn’t gonna make things easier. I’ll go at it when the weather gets better. It will come off eventually. ---
**Author:** ![Racer\_XTREME](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e47c2d/32.png) [@Racer\_XTREME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Racer_XTREME)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2004, 5:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-wanted-cant-get-tranny-bellhousing-off/82550/19 "2004-12-21T05:56:44Z")
> [@Gonad](#): > > [quote=SHIFT\_SR20DET]I have a Cherry Picker if you want to pull your engine G… > > $10/Day… In my ghetto ass 2ft garage in -35C weather? :ugh2:[/quote] i did my engine swap in a townhouse garage too, yo! Get a strap wintch thingy, wrap it around your bellhousing then your differential, tighten that while prying on the bellhousing. ---
**Author:** ![Nave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e47774/32.png) [@Nave](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nave)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2004, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-wanted-cant-get-tranny-bellhousing-off/82550/20 "2004-12-21T06:55:55Z")
Little pointer for those of you that HAVE to work outside at some point… Get one of those 500w spotlights, they throw out some major radiation and will keep you quite warm, get a couple and you won’t even need gloves. I had to fix a car outside Sunday night -25 out (couldn’t get the car inside), one of those lights and my hands weren’t even remotley cold, no gloves. Another good tip is to put down carpet, a lot of it. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-wanted-cant-get-tranny-bellhousing-off/82550.md?page=2)