HELP! sohc to DOHC swap

[DOHC_00' GT]

Having a hard time getting the tranny out of my 2000 mustang GT. I have waiting a 2003 Lincoln Aviator motor to drop in. I have removed all bolts that mount tranny to engine but it still will not come out?

 

[97gtblue]

is it an auto??if so u have torque converter bolts.. and 5 speed then u have to pull it towards the back of the car and then it should come out..also check between the motor and the tanny there might be a dust sheild thing on it holding u up

 

[DOHC_00' GT]

it is a 5 spd and yes there is a dust shield. ill remove that first thing tomorrow morning and see what that does. thanks. but, i have been pulling the hell out of it to the rear, and prying it apart but still just doesnt want to come out.

 

[Hunter-White]

I removed everything on mine and it was hard as hell to pull out..Just try to pry and have someone pulling on the tranny. Very time consuming and frustrating.

 

[jasonh_86]

drop it out.. lift the car up and pull it down

 

[RedDaemon]

how much did u get that engine for?

 

[COramprat]

How many bolts did you remove? I had 7...5 you can see and two at the top you can't unless you look from the enging bay. Also the starter had to come out on mine.

 

[ScottPuddintane]

Yep, the starter has to come out

 

[mity2]

How many bolts did you remove? I had 7...5 you can see and two at the top you can't unless you look from the enging bay. Also the starter had to come out on mine.

I was thinking of same thing. Make sure you get all bolts out. Top 2 is bit tricky to get to. and starter have to be out too.

after that, I think i just wiggle the heck out it to get it out

 

[billfisher]

check all the bolts to the splash shield. i missed one on the driver's side. in between the two lowest engine / bellhousing bolts. tugging to no avail.