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cegan09 · Joined: 03 Jul 2007 Posts: 71 Location: Mass

Ok, so i'm trying to remove the clutch housing so i can mount the engine on a stand. My problem comes with the shaft that holds the clutch release lever in place. I have removed the long bolt just above the starter and i can't get the shaft out. Where it is i can't really get a slide hammer on the end with the threaded hole, and i don't have a slide hammer anyway. I have been trying to pound it out from on top but can't seem to make it budge. Any suggestions?
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Paul · Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 5:46 am Post subject:

Just checking, you did remove the lock bolt correct? (10 mm socket)
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cegan09 · Joined: 03 Jul 2007 Posts: 71 Location: Mass

If that is the one that sits just above where the starter goes and has a nut acting like a spacer, then yes it is removed.
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Paul · Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 6:05 am Post subject:

Yes, that sounds like the one, it should have taken a 10 mm socket to remove it.
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White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

cegan09 · Joined: 03 Jul 2007 Posts: 71 Location: Mass

It was a 10mm. Just to make sure i'm talking about the correct bolt here's a picture.

I put it back in a few threads for the picture. Assuming this is the lock bolt that i have pulled out, any other ideas to make this shaft come out besides a lot of force and some WD-40 equivalent?
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1987 Porsche 924s (summer project)

2002 Toyota Camry (practical daily driver)

Paul · Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 6:27 am Post subject:

Yes that's it. Make sure when you are pounding on the other end of the shaft that you do not break off the stop that's cast into the bell housing.

Other than that, hit both ends with PB blaster, Liquid Wrench, WD-40, etc. and pound away. Use a brass drift if you have one, other wise I've used a large center punch.

You will need to add the 2 shaft bearings and perhaps the shaft to your new parts list.
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White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

cegan09 · Joined: 03 Jul 2007 Posts: 71 Location: Mass

Cool, thanks.

I'll probably let it soak overnight and try hitting it again tomorrow.
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1987 Porsche 924s (summer project)

2002 Toyota Camry (practical daily driver)

fennacf07 · Joined: 13 Aug 2007 Posts: 24 Location: Lynn, MA

There's a stop (pressed pin) on the other side of the shaft. Just make sure you're punch is driving the shaft and not the pin.

cegan09 · Joined: 03 Jul 2007 Posts: 71 Location: Mass

gave it one more try after letting it soak for a while and got it out. Thanks guys.

by the way, best thing i've found so far for loosening rusty parts is a home made concoction from a family friend. Its half diesel fuel and half Automatic transmission fluid.
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1987 Porsche 924s (summer project)

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924SinOKC · Joined: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 31 Location: Oklahoma City, OK

I screwed a bolt into that pin and used a screwdriver to pry it out and also the claw end of a hammer. After I hit it with some WD-40. Worked pretty well.
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