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I have an '89 Eunos NA with the stock 1.6L engine.
I'm trying to remove the transmission for a clutch replacement, I have removed all the bolts around the bell housing except the bottom two which attach the starter to the bell housing. this is because they are rounded off, and unremovable. I have undone the bolt which attaches the starter to the engine bolt, and as far as I can see there is nothing else attaching the starter to the engine, so I reckon the starter should come off with the transmission. Except I can't get the transmission off, it's seperated from the engine by about 1cm all around and I can see the teeth on the flywheel but it won't move any further. I've tugged, twisted and smacked it as much as I can but it won't budge.
Should I just continue to use force? or is there something else attaching it to the engine?

Lesson learnt from bitter experience, don't continue using force. Something will break.

There is a cover plate between the engine and the G/Box that is held to the engine block by 1 6mm (10mm head) bolt.
YOU HAVE TO UNDO THE STARTER to get the G/Box out

If the head of the bolt are rounded then try HAMMERING on the next size down socket to undo

having a repair manual is a big help- or access to the pages on clutch removal and refit. Russel probably solved it for removal. You probably need to address the damaged bolts.. [

cheers for your help, I'll try and get the starter off tomorrow.

Dont leave the gearbox hanging on the input shaft.

yeah it's all good now new clutch is in.

Another thing, where can I get replacement bolts for the bellhousing, are they only available Mazda Genuine?

toddl1 wrote:yeah it's all good now new clutch is in.

Another thing, where can I get replacement bolts for the bellhousing, are they only available Mazda Genuine?

Take a sample to a nut and bolt bloke or industrial supplies.
Greg.