When re-installing the transmission back to the block, if there's about 1 1/4 inches left between the bellhousing, and the block, is that safe to assume that the input shaft is in the clutch ?

I have gotten the shaft into the clutch disk from what i can see, but it will not go on any further.. there's just over and inch left to go, and it will not budge.

Anyone got any tips?

6speed trans.

 

No you cant take the case apart for install. The trick is to swing engine forward to allow easier in and out.

 

Swing the engine forward hrm..

Im going to go take a look at this. brb

 

Can I take off the shifter cable bracket on the top of the trans? This is whats holding me up... Anyone know?

 

Got the trans in closer, but now it wont go the last 1.5 inches

 

Anyone?

 

yes you can take that off.

 

Yes, I took this off, but not out, i was able to swing it around to get the trans in more..

Now im stuck on the input shaft..

 

send a pm to rraulston, he has done a few MR transmissions.

Carlos

 

Will do, thanks

 

did you use an alignment tool?? If not the clutch disc may not be lined up correctly.

 

the bracket satsy on. just take the downpipe off and PULL i mean PULL the engine forward nad put a piece of wood in there to keep it there and you will have enough clearence. We did mine last week

 

try putting a socket/ratchet on the crank pulley on the other side of the engine and turn it a bit till the splines of the disc and input shaft line up and it should slide on.