I'm going to try and find time to remove my 6 speed this weekend to have synchros done, I had a quick look a couple of weeks ago but only got as far as taking the exhaust off, what I was wondering was is it possible to slide the female end of the drive shafts off the gearbox splines without loosing all of the wheel end? I suspect this would be far to easy and the answer will be no but no harm asking lol.

It s a 2003 blob non dccd obviously

Cheers

Mick

 

the hubs will have to be free to move from the b/joint or you dont have room to remove the shaft

 

Thanks Alyn, I was just trying to be more lazy than usual

Mick

 

Assuming its identical to the Bugeye then yes you can

Myself and a friend did my clutch last week (Bug STi) and got the shafts out without having to move the wheels!! My car was resting on ramps so we removed the gearbox cradle and moved the rear of the box over to the left and removed the right shaft and the opposite way for the other side. Its tight but they do come off (be careful not to damage the dust guard on the inner CV joint )

If the car is on axle stands on full suspension droop there will be even more room to play with

Don't forget to have some help as the 6 speed box is very heavy

 

Hmm interesting

Yeah I work with the car in my yard so can lower the box down on the trolley jack

Cheers

Mick

 

Even with a jack I'd suggest having some help.......

I was surprised they came off but the they did

 

6 speed box is 70/80KG's IIRC.

 

I'll do some reps with it on its way out, then go straight to A&E to sort a hernia.

Mick