essexrsturbo

how do you lads remove the gearbox on these without major hassle..
i.e do you drop the engine and gearbox at the same time.. or how do you lot do it..
a link or description would be nice of the easiest way as im about to do mine..
thanks for the help!
Aaron

essexrsturbo

Stoo

Bump.

Wouldnt mind knowing different ways of doing it too

NUTS RuS

iTrader: (35)

Mines the mark 3 box which is easier.

I undo the front inner TCA's, take out 4 bolts that hold my box on, take off the front and back mounting legs, pull the drive shafts out, remove the earth strap and clutch cable, then just lift it off the engine and drop to the floor.

Have done it in around 20 mins, but last time it took me 32 mins I must be getting old

Versus_Creations

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EssexRsTurbo,

I will be changing two clutches this week, One in mine which is a Mk3 so is easy but the other is a MTX75 so im sure you will learn loads while helping me lift them.........

NUTS RuS

iTrader: (35)

Jano's right
Helping someone else is a good way to learn

Shings

Removing S2 box With engine staying put

Has it got ABS?

Stick it in the air put it on axel stands.
Remove exhaust
support the engine from underneath using a Jack or similar and please make sure its secure.
Undo TCA's/ARB mounts and remove the ARB from the car.
Remove all bits attached to Gearbox- Clutch cable, speedo cable, earth straps, starter motor, ABS sensors,
Remove all bolts from ABS unit (4 I think)
Remove drive shafts and ABS belts this will now leak oil on your drive assuming it has some in it.
Undo the 7 or 8 belhousing bolts
Undo cradle retaining bolts 2 at front, 2 at back and 1 at the side at the back- You may want to remove this from the box before dropping it off- if so remove the bellhouse retaing bolts last.
WITH A FRIEND if you're under the car slide the box of the engine.
They're quite heavey so get your friend to hold the clutch lever from above while you lower it from under neath and slide it on.

To re fit I would suggest putting the bare box in first and bolting it to the engine as its a bit of a struggle with the cradle on.

I reckon once you know what you're doing and u are confident you could change a box in a few hours.

J

essexrsturbo

i've ad enough pain from helping you!!
remember holding the power wires on johns car...