Before I attempt this, I thought I would ask and I already searched with no results - So, my question is - is it possible to remove the tranny off an H22 in a EG Civic, WITHOUT removing the whole motor out? I would like to hear from those who have done it, etc.

 

i've never herd of any body doing that cause its too had to work like that. You better off removing the whole thing.

 

I've done it countless times. It sucks, don't get me wrong, but it can be done. It's best to have an extra set of hands. It's pretty difficult to bench press the trans back into place while trying to get the splines to line up.

 

yes this can be done.

-One make sure you have another person helping!
- put a jack and a block of wood under the oil pan to hold it up. I believe you have to take out the rear mount.
- When you have everything off, lower the jack to lower the motor.
-Take out the tranny bolts. Shake the tranny until it comes off.
-Putting it back in is gonna be a bitch tho.
-After getting the tranny back on, same process to put it back together!

 

i have done this many times by myself and thought it was very easy just a little heavier then a b series tranny

 

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h22 is bulky if i remeber correctly only have had one friend with a Lude swap. been 3-4 years. just took us a little longer then a b-swap. to me a tranny drop is a perfect time to pull the whole motor. if ur experienced, and have a clean swap. it seems smoother its only 10 plugs and a motor mount, and the header.

go rent a cherry picker if u go big

 

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h22 is bulky if i remeber correctly only have had one friend with a Lude swap. been 3-4 years. just took us a little longer then a b-swap. to me a tranny drop is a perfect time to pull the whole motor. if ur experienced, and have a clean swap. it seems smoother its only 10 plugs and a motor mount, and the header.

go rent a cherry picker if u go big
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Yeah it sure is bulky - heck I think I am just gonna take the whole motor out since I already own a cherry picker / engine crane. I was just tryin to see if I could avoid disconnecting more stuff, etc... winter project it is.

I talked to a few mechanics and they agree its a pain to just pull the tranny out and get it lined up to go in again.

 

ya i agrree i would take the whole motor and trans out and take the opportunity to clean it all up, give it some nice paint, take the head off. use the chance to do a big tune up

 

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lol, why do I have to take the head off and why do I have to paint it? Just wondering lol ...



It looks pretty clean I think, but I think I am gonna tidy up the wires once its out hmmm.