jsb Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I am about to swap my 5 speed box, do I need to remove the engine to get it out? Will all parts swap from my 5 speed to the 6 speed, gear stick etc? Any help much appreciated. John J5B SV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prs Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Engine out job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Yes, engine out definitely. I'd recommend removing them together too. Make sure you put an old aerosol cap over the PTO end of the gearbox as soon as you can, after removing the propshaft. If you don't, you'll get lots of lovely thick gearbox oil seeping through into your footwells. 'Have you any idea what it's like to have the wind rushing through your hair!' (Quote:Sq Cdr the Lord Flashheart) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 Thanks so far John J5B SV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Wilcx Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Did mine by removing the engine mounts / exhaust and fixed mounts and then hoisted the engine up 3 - 4 inches and angled the G Box down. This allowed me to leave oil / fuel / water and loom connected. Removed the G/Box from underneath - changed clutch and flywheel CRB and new box from underneath. Then lowered the engine back onto its mounts and re-connected the exhaust. Benefit I had was pit to get full access under the car....guess it took a lazy half day. Edited by - Geoff Wilcx on 4 Feb 2009 22:43:51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 Thanks Geoff, That is a great help, I'm on the list for the lift bulk but don't know if it will come off in time ☹️ if not I have a mate with a garage business I could ask if I can use his pit or lift. John J5B SV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivaan Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 John, I'm stuck at home here in Shrewsbury ( between jobs ). If you need a hand, just shout. Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Wilcx Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 John - are you adding a lighter fly at the same time? www.geoffwilcoxphotography.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 Clive, Thanks for the offer I'll be in touch if I need some help, I'm still waiting to do the deal on the 6 speed box!! John J5B SV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 Geoff, That sounda like a good idea to do it at the same time, have you got one? or know the best place to go? I could post a wanted add. John J5B SV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Wilcx Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Certainly have but sorry its attached the end of my crank *cool*- should be few around if you post in the wanted section....certainly made the engine more responsive....also what diff are you running? I originally stayed with the 3.9 which made for frantic gear changing....now installed a 3.6 lsd which calmed things down again - something else for you to think about. www.geoffwilcoxphotography.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 Geoff, My car is fitted with 3.6 LSD a bit odd with 5 speed box but that what it says on the original order and the previous owner confirmed it, I will post a wanted add. Thanks John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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