Taggy Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 (edited) Ok so i nearly punched my own front windscreen through in anger last night because i couldnt get my gearbox back onto the car on my own. It was just too fuckin heavy and an awkward shape to lift it into position. Tried to put a jack under it but the whole thing was just wobbling about and being a complete cunt. I havent got a hoist so this is proving to be a bit of a twat. I gave up last night in a bad mood because i couldnt do it, can someone give me some hints on how they got it back in, or is it a 2 man job after all Craig Edited August 9, 2013 by Taggy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 If clutch is aligned good... Its just a case of twisting the box till it slots into the clutch Its a pain to do this in the car... Id rather take the engine out and do it lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 (edited) It can be fucking horrible mate. Get the car on axle stands which I assume you already have done. Make sure nothing is in the way and line the clutch plate up as central as possible. Have a jack under the sump not the gearbox but have the engine hanging down on only the drivers side mount. The jack is just there to stop the engine mount from tearing. Put the box on till its at least hanging there. Then lie with your head at the n/s wheel and feet at the o/s wheel with the box over your belly/chest and wiggle and push it like fuck it will slip on. Make sure u grease the input shaft to make it slide in better small holes like lube In fairness its far easier with 2 people. You at least then have someone to take the weight. Edited August 9, 2013 by StuDoc 72 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbo Grant Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I had great joy doing my 70 clutch at home on a gravel drive. Got the bastard back in after some focking about. It's far easyer lifting them in above your head that's for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I had it on my thighs and lifted it up the way.A rope around the bottom of the box and up to and around the strut brace is also a good way to get it into position.Taggy, i think youve had the most gearbox trouble out of us all !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taggy Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 I was so pissed off with it last night i just wanted to kick the holy shit out of it ha ha. The bay is a bit smaller on the boxy so it doesnt help. Will try again tonight with my mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WallaceGlanza Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I was so pissed off with it last night i just wanted to kick the holy shit out of it ha ha. The bay is a bit smaller on the boxy so it doesnt help. Will try again tonight with my mate Been in exactly the same position trying to get the box back on previously, took me about 3 days and 4 folk had a try at it! It can just be a pain to get the spline to engage but as above, lying on your back with the box on your chest is the best way. I'll be trying to re-fit mine on Sunday with its new addition. ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Try doing a box on a Nissan Terrano for a homer on the deck, thats a difficult box to do lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jellybaby Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Do a aludi tt Quattro on the deck then you will have a reasonTo moan But yer it can b a bastard putting our boxers bk in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5T4R7ET N/A Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 try droping the engine a bit more, if you have a jack underneath it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Surely you have a crane taggy? Lift the box with the crane this takes the weight and allows you to manoeuvre it without worrying about weight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WallaceGlanza Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Getting seriously pissed off doing this on mine now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Is it not going on at all? If you can get it on slightly and lined up with the dowels then just stick a box bolt through and tighten it up should pull it on the rest of the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WallaceGlanza Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 It was just trying to get the shaft in the hole - my usual problem. Finally maned up and got it in now, some nice bruises on my stomach and arms though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rmsnoel Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I remove the dowel, push the gearbox on as much as it wants to then have a mate help me click it in the last bit. With the dowel out u can have the rear mount hangin low then just rotate the box so the mount rises up into position. Hope that makes sense. I had to do 6 clutches on the one gtt because the owner (unknown to me) kept buyin fake exedy clutches off ebay for £130 and I found removung the dowel to be the quickest way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rmsnoel Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Filing or drilling the tin cover plate holes bigger makes the rebolting process easier too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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