BJII-J48 lower girdle

Big Damo · 23-10-2014, 05:20 PM

Hello guys, servicing the old boys car and we're trying to separate the girdle from the block, and we've removed all the bolts but it won't come out.

How hard is it to remove the trans? Do I need to brace the engine to remove the trans?

Regards
Damo

Big Damo · 26-10-2014, 04:19 PM

Here is a pic of the plate:

Any ideas on how to separate trans from engine just a little bit? Or do I have to remove the entire thing?

Orion · 26-10-2014, 10:09 PM

You should be able to wiggle them apart enough to get to the last two bolts.

A few people drill holes in the trans case to get around this problem in the future.

Big Damo · 27-10-2014, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orion

You should be able to wiggle them apart enough to get to the last two bolts.

A few people drill holes in the trans case to get around this problem in the future.

Thanks Orion, hopefully I can, I'm guessing I would need to remove the crossmember holding in the box and the bolts all around the housing of the box?

23-10-2014, 05:20 PM	#1
Big Damo Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Victoria Car: 2009 WS Fiesta CL Posts: 83	BJII-J48 lower girdle Hello guys, servicing the old boys car and we're trying to separate the girdle from the block, and we've removed all the bolts but it won't come out. How hard is it to remove the trans? Do I need to brace the engine to remove the trans? Regards Damo

26-10-2014, 10:09 PM	#3
Orion SP20 Member! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Car: Mazda SP20 sedan Posts: 1,769 View Photos By: Orion	You should be able to wiggle them apart enough to get to the last two bolts. A few people drill holes in the trans case to get around this problem in the future. __________________ Exhaust: Autoexe headers; Custom midpipe; Racing Beat catback Engine: AWR mounts; Twiggy cams; Custom CAI; RR Racing UDP; Mishimoto rad EMS: Microtech LT-10; J&S Safeguard; Gearbox: MSP LSD; Fidanza flywheel; 5th gear Rims/Suspension: MX-5 rims; Tokico Illuminas; Eibach Pro-kit; Progress RSB; AutoExe STB Exterior: MSP front lip & rear spoiler; Matt V headlights; AutoExe grill; EDM tails Interior: JVC AVX-77; Autometer gauges; DaveBs; B&M shifter Projects to come: Engine rebuild

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26-10-2014, 04:19 PM	#2
Big Damo Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Victoria Car: 2009 WS Fiesta CL Posts: 83	Here is a pic of the plate: Any ideas on how to separate trans from engine just a little bit? Or do I have to remove the entire thing?