Engine Removal HELP! (Audi 5000 TD)

[colectb]

Hi, short story is that I'm pulling out a seized block from a good body. The problem is that with the automatic you're supposed to unbolt the torque converter before pulling the engine. Well that's impossible with a seized engine. The pilot shaft (as it i think it's called) is coming with the engine when I pull it away from the transmission. Would anyone  have any suggestions as to what I should do? I really don't want to pull the transmission as well.

Thanks!

[rabbid79]

This probably won't help, but a few years ago I removed a 5000 TD engine and didn't realize that I needed to remove the 3 bolts on the torque converter.  I was able to do this because I used a Kubota to actually lift the engine out of the car.  Anyway, are you sure there's no way to turn the engine over with a huge breaker bar or something?  Maybe loosen/remove the main bearing caps to loosen up the crank?

[Rabbit on Roids]

just pull it straight out of the trans with the converter still attached. it only has to come out of the trans about 4 inches or so. then take the TC off with the engine in the car.

[colectb]

I got it, thanks.

[Rabbit on Roids]

how did you end up doing it? freeing up the engine? or pulling it out with the TC still attached?