Removing the tranny?

Gizm0 · 08-16-2015, 06:12 PM

Hey guys, I'm in the process of removing the tranny to replace my clutch but the bell housing won't come off for some reason... I've removed all the bolts from the rear, and also removed the bolt on top that goes through the starter... I can pry out the bottom about 1/4" but the top stays right against the block, what am I missing?

Blackhawk36 · 08-16-2015, 06:33 PM

There must be a bolt still in there. Be careful. There is an outside chance that the locating pins could be corroded.

Gizm0 · 08-17-2015, 01:30 AM

Got it out... I left a bolt on top under the intake manifold

Blackhawk36 · 08-17-2015, 08:48 AM

Been there.

08-16-2015, 06:12 PM	#1
Gizm0 Colonel 426 Rep 2,136 Posts Drives: 08 e92 335i 6mt Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	Removing the tranny? Hey guys, I'm in the process of removing the tranny to replace my clutch but the bell housing won't come off for some reason... I've removed all the bolts from the rear, and also removed the bolt on top that goes through the starter... I can pry out the bottom about 1/4" but the top stays right against the block, what am I missing? __________________ JB4 G5 w/ Backend flash - Walbro 450lpfp - VRSF DPs - VRSF 5" stepped IC - DCI - ER CP w/ Tial BOV - 335is clutch
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08-16-2015, 06:33 PM	#2
Blackhawk36 Captain 30 Rep 644 Posts Drives: 2007 335i 6MT No iDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	There must be a bolt still in there. Be careful. There is an outside chance that the locating pins could be corroded.
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08-17-2015, 01:30 AM	#3
Gizm0 Colonel 426 Rep 2,136 Posts Drives: 08 e92 335i 6mt Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	Got it out... I left a bolt on top under the intake manifold
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08-17-2015, 08:48 AM	#4
Blackhawk36 Captain 30 Rep 644 Posts Drives: 2007 335i 6MT No iDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Been there.
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