[DML] Re: Can't Get Reverse With My D Manual Transmission (8mm Bolt From Hell)

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bolt is so named because it absolutely can not be installed with the
transmission in place. You can remove it with a universal socket, but
not reinstall.

Once your transmission is on the ground you'll see what I mean.

My biggest problem with the transmission: old fashioned American
installation techniques do not work. Mounting bolts can not be used to
pull it back to the engine -- bellhousing holes have too much free
play. No matter how careful you are, it will come in at a bad angle.
Input shaft splines are so fine that you will bind and deform them
without realizing it. Trust me -- did it twice. Big old American 10
spline shafts will actually guide the transmission back to the engine.
Not so a Renault.

Be sure the block guide pins are in place. Douvrin was using roll pins
in 1981, but had converted to solid ones by the late 80's (might be a
retrofit to consider).

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, mike p <cambpd@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> Thanks for the "Bolt From Hell" info Bill.  I'm going
> to give it a try in the Spring.  Sounds like a totally
> frustrating way to spend a Saturday afternoon, but
> hey, we love it!
> 
> Mike
> #5781
> 









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