Stidara

Hello all got a slight issue I'm taking the engine out of my sti type uk and it won't come away from the box , all the bell housing bolts are out and the pin through box but it stil won't release , any ideas on what to do next ???

RedScoob

Have you released the clutch actuation lever by removing the access hole on the side of the gearbox and removing the pin with a 6mm bolt?

Stidara

Yes that bolt has been removed mate

RedScoob

Just being devil's advocate, but you have undone the engine mounts? Sometimes when in a rush you can miss silly things...

RedScoob

Is it separating at all? If not, it may be hung up on one of the steel dowels that locate the engine to the box. I take it that the starter motor has been removed?

Stidara

Yes mate they have all been removed and the starter is out , think it's just being a pain that's all

phsyo

Had the same problem, soaked it in penetrating oil then used a wide wood chisel/filling knife to free it. The aluminium seems to corrode together.
Regards
Phsyo

Stidara

I've left it to soak over night and if there's still no movement tomorrow the engine and box is coming out

Fudgey

iTrader: (1)

Refit the starter and turning it over briefly. The shock may seperate it.

Failing that, a ****ing great mallet...

Imo i i ever need to remove engine or box, id just remove block to bell housing bolts and if it wont move then starting and engage first nd reverse a few times lifting the clutch lightly.

From what i have read they can be a pain in the **** to seperate!

Stidara

Finally got the engine and box out and separated , now the heads are off and going to be skimmed and pressure tested

Fudgey

iTrader: (1)

How did you get them apart in the end?

Big mallet lol?

Stidara

No even with the engine and box out it still wouldn't come apart , so I had to drill the dowels out and replace them

Fudgey

iTrader: (1)

Ha fair play then!