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Title: Gearbox is now in
Post by: goonv6 on 15 August 2009, 22:18:11

I am very pleased with myself. Fitted a 2.5l box to the engine on my own. Car was on axle stands and all I used was two axle stands, a trolley jack, a metal bar and a scissor jack. They don't tell you that in the Haynes manual! [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

Title: Re: Gearbox is now in
Post by: william01 on 15 August 2009, 22:24:26

well done. worth the effort, blood, sweat & tears. :D

Title: Re: Gearbox is now in
Post by: Agemo on 15 August 2009, 22:24:32

Well done that man, did you change the ATF and/or filter?

Title: Re: Gearbox is now in
Post by: goonv6 on 15 August 2009, 22:51:36

Manual box (bit of a rare one I know) Oil is good in it.

Title: Re: Gearbox is now in
Post by: Del Boy on 15 August 2009, 22:52:26

Good stuff mate  :y

Title: Re: Gearbox is now in
Post by: goonv6 on 16 August 2009, 10:55:19

Today I shall reconnect the driveshaft and shift mechanism, aircon pipes, catalytic converters and touch wood, start it for the first time with its new engine. Yay.

Title: Re: Gearbox is now in
Post by: goonv6 on 16 August 2009, 22:59:08

Driveshaft done, gearstick mechanism connected, one cat in. Had a real problem with the aircon pipes as I couldn't get them past the sump to curl round to the pump so had to remove the pump, then of course, it was a bugger to get back in, finally got there. So, tomorrow's jobs:
Tighten up engine mount
Connect pipes to pump
Bleed clutch
Connect other cat
Finish electrical connections
Fill cooling system
Pray
Start engine.

Title: Re: Gearbox is now in
Post by: albitz on 16 August 2009, 23:16:05

Nice one. :y

Title: Re: Gearbox is now in
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 17 August 2009, 17:51:01

don't forget to reverse bleed that clutch....  :y

Title: Re: Gearbox is now in
Post by: hotel21 on 17 August 2009, 20:41:55

Spot on!!  Glad you managed to do the deed!   Bit like home made jam- always tastes better than the shop bought stuff!   ;)

Title: Re: Gearbox is now in
Post by: goonv6 on 18 August 2009, 13:36:50

Electrical fault stops play. Boo :(

Title: Re: Gearbox is now in
Post by: tunnie on 18 August 2009, 13:39:55

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Electrical fault stops play. Boo :(

Leccy loom plugged in?