Turning over engine by hand -2.8L FWD
#1
Turning over engine by hand -2.8L FWD
Is there an easy way to turn the engine over by hand? The crank pulley is pretty low and at a tight spot...does anyone have any tips? also, what way does the engine turn, clockwise or counterclockwise?
I've got the starter out and am attempting to turn the engine over by hand to get to the torque converter bolts (transmission replacement).
Thanks!
I've got the starter out and am attempting to turn the engine over by hand to get to the torque converter bolts (transmission replacement).
Thanks!
#3
I did it with just the socket over the crank bolt and a long arm wrench (ratcheting type) - although you can use a breaker bar as well...
Although you can go either way, I rotated it clockwise.
O.T.
Any possibility to "document" your steps for taking out the tranny?
(maybe even pics?)
Thanks
Although you can go either way, I rotated it clockwise.
O.T.
Any possibility to "document" your steps for taking out the tranny?
(maybe even pics?)
Thanks
Last edited by chefro; 01-29-2011 at 11:50 PM.
#4
I did it with just the socket over the crank bolt and a long arm wrench (ratcheting type) - although you can use a breaker bar as well...
Although you can go either way, I rotated it clockwise.
O.T.
Any possibility to "document" your steps for taking out the tranny?
(maybe even pics?)
Thanks
Although you can go either way, I rotated it clockwise.
O.T.
Any possibility to "document" your steps for taking out the tranny?
(maybe even pics?)
Thanks
I have the Bentley, and it states that removal of the auto trans is "out of the scope of the manual"
Kind of intimidating, huh?
#6
All engines, except Hondas, rotate clockwise. Hondas used to be different but they were supposed to be changing. When in doubt, remember to keep tension on the side of the belt without a tensioner.
No instructions, huh? And to think it's only a FWD! WOnder what Bentley would say about a Quattro!
Good luck,
Bob
No instructions, huh? And to think it's only a FWD! WOnder what Bentley would say about a Quattro!
Good luck,
Bob
#7
I thought I had the right socket for the crank pulley, but I guess I was wrong. 19mm 12 pt is too big, I think I need a 21mm or so. I'm not working on the car in my garage, so I'm always going back and forth to get specialty tools
Chefro, if you have the C4 Bentley and wouldn't mind making some scans, it likely would help me to see the transmission removal section
Maybe I'll get some more work done today, but I have class in a few hours.
#9
Sorry for the confusion, I'm working on a c5. My thoughts were they might be similar enough to point out anything I may have missed, but I could be way wrong. sending you my email now
#10
Good news, all.
Hopefully I'll be able to find some time to do some writing in the near future. Thank you to all who helped, and especially to chefro for the the pages
oh, and ignore the terrible quality. my phone hates low lighting lol
Hopefully I'll be able to find some time to do some writing in the near future. Thank you to all who helped, and especially to chefro for the the pages
oh, and ignore the terrible quality. my phone hates low lighting lol