Thanks Dylan.

Clutch was already installed and aligned/working right. For sure.
Clutch tool is handy.  :)

So it's possible to get engine in with splines misaligned?

Didn't feel like I forced engine in, but I used nuts to pull tranny to
engine (each a bit by bit carefully, engine moved easily though) so
needed to ask. Last time IIRC, tranny eventually went in "by hand".

Neil.

On 3/20/10, dylan <insyncro@yahoo.com> wrote:
> forcing it will do damage to the splines.
> not recommended.
> get a clutch alignment tool.
> they are given with complete clutch kits.
> makes the job very simple.
>
> dylan
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Sat, March 20, 2010 2:52:08 AM
> Subject: Trans. Install: Input shaft & clutch splines
>
> Hi all.
>
> When installing the transmission, is it obvious if input shaft/clutch
> splines aren't lining up? Is it possible the transmission can be
> "forced" in even if splines misaligned?
>
> I'm not totally unfamiliar with VW transaxle remove/install, but
> tonight, it was a royal PAIN. (don't ask) Anyhow, when things finally
> lined up, and enough thread was showing on lower studs, I used lower
> nuts, then uppers, to bring the transmission and engine together. It
> all "felt" ok while doing this, but because I had to use the nuts, I'm
> asking the above. FWIW, I did jockey the crank back/forth to help make
> sure splines lined up.
>
> ** For others running an I4 with carrier ~ in middle of block, with
> transmission removed, engine might tilt toward rear of vehicle. MIne
> did. Jacking up pulley end of engine to normal position obviously
> helps to line up studs. Before I did this, the rear portion of the
> transmission was hanging up on cross member, barely allowing lower
> studs to pass through clutch housing holes.
>
> Oh and if you're using a KEP, be mindful of that longer stud. Not sure
> if all KEP/VW use this, but mine does.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Neil.
>
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>
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