Main Seal Got Me- Trannie is Coming Out

[IgotTwo]

I’ve had that drip, drip rear seal for a few years (a long time!) and after what was probably wishful thinking with and an additive fix…the clutch has startedmajor slipping. I got my finger in the access plug....need I say more?
So out it must come ! Grrrrrr!
I took a quick peek and my first observation is that cross over pipe!!!!… Rusty exhaust type things are never my first choice to attack! Haha

I'm sure the clutch (obviously), pressure plate and flywheel are shot. I’m just going take my time and watch out for anything else that makes sense to fix while I have it a part.

I have been checking out prior posts, but if anyone has any “tips, tricks or traps” to offer up, they would be greatly appreciated.

I really didn’t want to watch the Olympics anyway?

 

[Jason_25]

I've read that the throwout bearing should be replaced when doing a clutch job, dunno if that helps or not. I'm no tranny expert.

 

[Diff Whack Daddy]

Have fun with the O2 sensor connectors. They are a bi#$h to get to. It is however to romove the exhaust from the headers to the catalytic converters as it gets it out of your way in one piece and one less bolt. My tranny is still on the ground waiting for a new flexplate and torque converter so I know what you are about to go through. Have fun.

 

[IgotTwo]

You have to have fun!!!!
I learned a long time ago never be adverse to:
USING:
-nut crackers
-sawzalls
-die grinders (a great tool if you don't have one)
-drilling out bolts that think they are funny
-map torchs (when its is safe)

-new bolts are cheap
-keep you tap and die set handy
-let rusty things soak in penetrating stuff (and find something else to do - never watch em soak - come back an hour later and hit em again and again- pretend you are drowning them)
-six sided sockets are "the best"
-don't cheap out and buy the "special tool"

-curse all you want - nothing on the car understands English or any other human language
-have many band aids
-always assume the parts guy is going to get you the wrong part especially if it takes two days to order.
-its Ok to fall asleep on the creeper for a while when you get really pissed off and need a break...its better than screwing up....just don't advertise the fact
-no job is ever that hard.... because two weeks from now you will tell yourself how easy it was.
If that is not fun... you tell me what is!
I think?