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Best way to do a gearbox change??
Whats the best way of dong a gearbox change on the scoob??
I`ve this little lot here to change over, and wondered if you can leave in the engine in, or is it an engine out jobbie?? http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...1020101326.jpg http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...1020101325.jpg http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...1020101321.jpg http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...1020101329.jpg http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...1020101327.jpg |
the engine can stay in but it involves swearing and bashed knuckles lol
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i recommend trying to find a garage that will let you use there pit or 4 poster ramps for about 5 hours!
i am about to do mine for the 3rd time in 2 months :( |
Engine can stay in, so much easier on a ramp, managed to get some time on a garages ramps, could see it being an arse to do on the ground
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Cheers guys will see about getting a ramp, other than that its gonna be a biaaaaaaaaaaaaaatch!! lol.
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A total bitch without a ramp.
Managed to do a clutch change in under 2 hours the last time i had the box off. That did involve 3 people that had done it alot of times before though |
Originally Posted by Ciaran
(Post 9676012)
A total bitch without a ramp.
Managed to do a clutch change in under 2 hours the last time i had the box off. That did involve 3 people that had done it alot of times before though |
gonna need at least 2 people
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Originally Posted by 99blue
(Post 9676254)
gonna need at least 2 people
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Cheers guys I can see this being fun fun fun!!
Can the engine ad box be taken out as one, esp if the bracing is coming out?? Fitted this box on my own, http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...eepio/53-1.jpg http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...0Jeepio/52.jpg http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...0Jeepio/55.jpg so if all else fails,should be a fun time learning new swear words. Oh and my new box and diff WILL be going the very same colour lol. |
Its a tradition of mine to paint gearboxes and axles Yellow.
Comes from my father, as if it leaks you can see it asap, and looks good lol. http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...1052008604.jpg http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...1052008603.jpg http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...0Jeepio/56.jpg http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...0Jeepio/57.jpg |
if you have not got any mates, then you can do it all by your self up until the box is ready to drop and then beg someone off the streets to help you pull the box.
that's what i done (billy no mates, me!), actually i do have mates but they are all busy when i mention gearbox :Suspiciou |
Originally Posted by 99blue
(Post 9676304)
if you have not got any mates, then you can do it all by your self up until the box is ready to drop and then beg someone off the streets to help you pull the box.
that's what i done (billy no mates, me!), actually i do have mates but they are all busy when i mention gearbox :Suspiciou But I`m just a pain, and will do stuff cos I want it done. Lucky for me I`m strong enough to cart the box around and have done shizzle like this before lol. Will DEFFO try and get my mates to give a hand, but as soon as you mention manual labour, then they are always busy. |
you appeared to have covered it in mustard.
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Originally Posted by Talking Dog
(Post 9676333)
you appeared to have covered it in mustard.
Do a Google image search of yellow hammerite, and you`ll see my pics number 1, and number 2, and number 5 lol. |
I did mine on mi own, ont drive. Its not as bad as people make out but still a bit of a twart. Get the car as high as you can on axle stands then just bench press it up there, bit of a wiggle and its home. Hardest part i found was splitting the box from engine int first place.
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Originally Posted by Turbo Tez
(Post 9677388)
I did mine on mi own, ont drive. Its not as bad as people make out but still a bit of a twart. Get the car as high as you can on axle stands then just bench press it up there, bit of a wiggle and its home. Hardest part i found was splitting the box from engine int first place.
:lol: bench press......ok, mr Schwarzenegger :D |
Originally Posted by Turbo Tez
(Post 9677388)
I did mine on mi own, ont drive. Its not as bad as people make out but still a bit of a twart. Get the car as high as you can on axle stands then just bench press it up there, bit of a wiggle and its home. Hardest part i found was splitting the box from engine int first place.
I drilled a lenth of old decking and strapped it to the bottom of the box where the mounts go and just jacked it in to place. |
Originally Posted by Turbo Tez
(Post 9677388)
I did mine on mi own, ont drive. Its not as bad as people make out but still a bit of a twart. Get the car as high as you can on axle stands then just bench press it up there, bit of a wiggle and its home. Hardest part i found was splitting the box from engine int first place.
Originally Posted by 99blue
(Post 9678331)
:lol:
bench press......ok, mr Schwarzenegger :D
Originally Posted by T5OLF
(Post 9678516)
Same here, I've done 3 on the ramp and one in my drive, have to say it was much easier on the drive. I would not do anther on the ramps...
I drilled a lenth of old decking and strapped it to the bottom of the box where the mounts go and just jacked it in to place. |
you will need ATLEAST 2 people to do it, just for the lining up part as the rest can be done on your own, better to have 3 people though, 1 under car pushing, another pulling from the top and a third spinning the flywheel and your sorted
takes a few hours, gonna be taking mine out tomorrow, not that bad a job if im honest |
Originally Posted by Turbo Tez
(Post 9677388)
I did mine on mi own, ont drive. Its not as bad as people make out but still a bit of a twart. Get the car as high as you can on axle stands then just bench press it up there, bit of a wiggle and its home. Hardest part i found was splitting the box from engine int first place.
i was warned about this,,,, ignored it and then had to reconnect the box to block and remove the pin |
Originally Posted by 99blue
(Post 9678331)
:lol:
bench press......ok, mr Schwarzenegger :D |
Originally Posted by Ginge !
(Post 9679318)
you will need ATLEAST 2 people to do it, just for the lining up part as the rest can be done on your own, better to have 3 people though, 1 under car pushing, another pulling from the top and a third spinning the flywheel and your sorted
takes a few hours, gonna be taking mine out tomorrow, not that bad a job if im honest oh dont forget to take out the pin that holds the fork to the clutch bearing or the box will NEVER seperate !!! i was warned about this,,,, ignored it and then had to reconnect the box to block and remove the pin
Originally Posted by Turbo Tez
(Post 9679350)
Its only about 70 kg, should imagine 6 speed is a different kettle of fish, extra 30kg and a lot bulkier
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Originally Posted by Jimbob WRX
(Post 9679896)
Yeah I have already done an engine change on the car, so this leaves the box and diff to change lol, then I`ve replaced the lot lol.
Yeah should be fine to lift into place, its getting it on the engine, and more importantly doing the bolts up on the cradle. once you get the dowels lined up beteen the engine and box its pretty much stuck there and bell housing will sit on the cross beam anyway. I just put a jack under the rear of the box then started refittin the bolts. Just be carefull not to damage the threads on the two studs at the engine lower. |
Originally Posted by T5OLF
(Post 9678516)
Same here, I've done 3 on the ramp and one in my drive, have to say it was much easier on the drive. I would not do anther on the ramps...
I drilled a lenth of old decking and strapped it to the bottom of the box where the mounts go and just jacked it in to place. I used a transmission stand with wheels when i have done it on the ramp. All you have to do is get the box at the correct height and it pushes straight on. Actually doing a box change next week as I managed to rip all the teeth of 5th gear yesterday |
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