Mycarispurty Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I'm trying to remove the engine seperate from the tranny on my 280Z. I've got the motor mounts broke loose from the side of the block, all the wires removed, etc. I've removed all the bolts on the bellhousing I can feel. Is there one I'm missing that's on the bottmo of the bellhousing or something? The engine is lifting up and bring the car along with it, it's not seperating and just curious if I missed one. It's been so long since I've removed an engine from a Z I can't remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zcarnut Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 There are two bolts which connect the rear engine plate to the bottom of the transmission. They need to be removed. They are usually hidden by grease and dirt. I assume you also removed the starter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeatrpi Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 There's an alignment dowel as well. I believe the "male" side was on the block and "female" was the trans. Perhaps you need to separate that by pulling straight out first? That will also help you slip the input shaft out of the pilot bushing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rags Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Lift the motor off the mounts and press the clutch. If you have all the bolts out the motor will separate from the trans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daeron Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Yeah, you need to slide the motor forwards off of the transmission slightly before you lift it up very much. Lower the engine fully, lift it back up just a *little* bit off of the mounts, and get a crowbar to wedge the engine and trans apart. Don't force it TOO hard, and honestly.. its probably better to try the clutch first (Like Rags said above.) Thats actually a very good point Rags; thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mycarispurty Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Forgot about this post I figured out what it was. I didn't think the clutch slave cylinder down there needed to be removed, but I figured what the heck I will. THEN I felt the other bolt that I wasn't able to see or feel. It was hidden behind the clutch slave cylinder. Once that bolt was out, the engine came right out. Good point about pushing the clutch pedal in like that, I woulda never thought about that. I'll keep that bit of info in my head for future use, whether for me or someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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