i have a 1997 GST and i cant get the engine and trans to go together

[400Box]

hi i have a 1997 GST an i cant get the 5 speed trans to hook up 2 the engine and i dont want 2 force it on its a 7 bolt

thanks cory

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[91PlymouthLaser]

What do you mean hook up?
Are there bolts missing?
You have to be more clear in what the problem is or we can't help you.

 

[400Box]

it wont go on the rest of the way an i dont want 2 force it on
ive put engine in cars many times but i have never have it do this

 

[tunernewb92]

im guessing you replaced the clutch maybe? Are you sure you put the clutch assembly on the right way and everything? Look for any hoses or lines that may have fallen in the way. If thats all good, then wiggle it and see if that helps.

 

[400Box]

yes i replace the clutch an i kno thats on right and theres not hoes or anything in the way

 

[shredwin]

Same thing happened to me... Make sure the shaft is clean, its probably something dumb thats not making it go in

 

[ArticNemesis]

slide the transmission out just so slightly, and rotate the crankshaft bolt (in the middle of the pulley) an eighth of an inch clockwise. The Trans input shaft splines aren't lining up with the flywheel.

 

[400Box]

hi
i have a 1997 GST and i cant get the trans and the engine to go together the trans just will not hook up to the engine and the clutch is on right and everthing is cleaned off
thanks
cory

 

[joe sobo]

did you make sure that both the trans and the engine don't have a dowel pin in the same spot, stopping it from mating up?. also, the splines on the tranny may have to be turned some.
Also, is the same trans that was in the car?, if not it may be a trans from a 1g? or if you replace the flywheel/clutch, they may be for awd or something check all of the parts again to make sure they are for your car

 

[400Box]

theres no pins in it only the 2 in the block the trans is for the car and same for the engine and the fly is the same just had it turned and put a new clutch on it
it goes on all the way but about a 1/2 in

 

[TALONTRAX]

This may sound stupid . . . but make sure that the clutch disc isn`t in backwards . . .

 

[ClevelandDSM]

^^^^^
This is a very common mistake, i would double check for it.


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Cory will you look at the tranny case and get the seriel number off of it. Just to make sure its exactly what you need?

Did you try to rotate the crank \ flywheel some to see if its just a slight missalingment?

Did you try mating(?) them together outside of the car?