Problem removing bellhousing

jeraldjcook · Nov 28, 2009

For some reason I can't get the bellhousing off the engine block. It's a 1993 5.0 with a T5. All the bolts are removed, front and back of the bellhousing. Chilton's says there are two dowels on each side of the bell housing, that's all that's left. I've marked the dowels in red on the photos. Are these the dowels? I've checked the front and back of the dowels and they're aren't any bolt heads or allen wrench heads on them so I'm assuming they're press fit. Any ideas?

5.0Droptop · Nov 28, 2009

You are correct. Those are the pins. Its a tight fit. Sometimes you have to persude it to come off.

5.0Droptop · Nov 28, 2009

Do you have the starter off? I think you have to remove the starter bolts if they go into the bell housing.

jeraldjcook · Nov 28, 2009

Yeah, the starter is off. After 30 minutes persuasion with a rubber mallet I think I've got it about halfway off.

Thanks for confirming those are the dowel; I probably have no business taking my car apart like I am. lol

Mustang5L5 · Nov 28, 2009

I was just gonna say..use a rubber mallet.

5.0Droptop · Nov 28, 2009

jeraldjcook said:
Yeah, the starter is off. After 30 minutes persuasion with a rubber mallet I think I've got it about halfway off.

Thanks for confirming those are the dowel; I probably have no business taking my car apart like I am. lol

No problem....I assume the clutch needs replaced? Is that why you are taking it apart?
If you doing a clutch I would spend the extra 20-30 $ and have the flywheel machined smooth. And while that is off change the rear main seal if it hasnt been changed.

mikepotts · Nov 28, 2009

5.0Droptop said:
No problem....I assume the clutch needs replaced? Is that why you are taking it apart?
If you doing a clutch I would spend the extra 20-30 $ and have the flywheel machined smooth. And while that is off change the rear main seal if it hasnt been changed.

x's 2, if the fly doesnt get turned and the seal replaced it isnt worth doing the job!

Mustang5L5 · Nov 28, 2009

I personally just replace the flywheel. Most places local to me charge ~ $60 to resurface...a new flywheel is ~ $98 from summit.

BlownFiveLiter · Nov 28, 2009

Mustang5L5 said:
I personally just replace the flywheel. Most places local to me charge ~ $60 to resurface...a new flywheel is ~ $98 from summit.

$60 to resurface a flywheel? Wow, I think I paid like $15 to have mine done at a driveline shop that I live fairly local to.

5.0Droptop · Nov 28, 2009

Thats sounds a bit high. The last time I had one done it was 30.00 or so.

jeraldjcook · Nov 28, 2009

Bell housing off,thanks for the help everyone. But just to answer everyone's questions, yup, replacing the clutch. Also installing a new rear mail seal, pilot bearing, TO bearing, fork, clutch cable, steel bearing retainer for the T5, and a new aluminum flywheel.

Now on to my next issue.
Help: Leaking oil pan gasket

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