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terry paget

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Removal of upper gearbox bolts
« on: 18 January 2014, 15:52:03 »
OE03 EWW 3.2 petrol manual saloon
Clutch replacement job. I am at the point where I wish to remove all the bellhousing bolts. There are three 19mm bolts at the top to which I have no access. Is it in order to lower the gearbox mounting to gain access to them?
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Re: Removal of upper gearbox bolts
« Reply #1 on: 18 January 2014, 15:54:25 »
There is access to reach up. Did Als easy enough.
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Re: Removal of upper gearbox bolts
« Reply #2 on: 18 January 2014, 16:01:00 »
Use the force terry,you can do it  ;D
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Re: Removal of upper gearbox bolts
« Reply #3 on: 18 January 2014, 16:18:37 »
Long time ago now but I think I used 3 wobble bar extensions draped across the bellhousing to reach the socket from underneath the car.

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Re: Removal of upper gearbox bolts
« Reply #4 on: 18 January 2014, 16:22:39 »
Quote from: chrisgixer on 18 January 2014, 15:54:25
There is access to reach up. Did Als easy enough.
Yes sorry that wasn't very helpful.

As Andy says, withe extensions, and reaching up for a hug. Its tight, but doable. :)
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Re: Removal of upper gearbox bolts
« Reply #5 on: 18 January 2014, 16:48:16 »
Quote from: terry paget on 18 January 2014, 15:52:03
OE03 EWW 3.2 petrol manual saloon
Clutch replacement job. I am at the point where I wish to remove all the bellhousing bolts. There are three 19mm bolts at the top to which I have no access. Is it in order to lower the gearbox mounting to gain access to them?
Simple answer - yes (but check that the engine doesn't lean too far back & strain hoses and electrickery)

With the downpipes still attached it probably won't help much though because the exhaust system will prevent the engine from moving far.
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Re: Removal of upper gearbox bolts
« Reply #6 on: 18 January 2014, 17:11:42 »
Quote from: Andy H on 18 January 2014, 16:48:16
Quote from: terry paget on 18 January 2014, 15:52:03
OE03 EWW 3.2 petrol manual saloon
Clutch replacement job. I am at the point where I wish to remove all the bellhousing bolts. There are three 19mm bolts at the top to which I have no access. Is it in order to lower the gearbox mounting to gain access to them?
Simple answer - yes (but check that the engine doesn't lean too far back & strain hoses and electrickery)

With the downpipes still attached it probably won't help much though because the exhaust system will prevent the engine from moving far.
Exhaust is removed. I can feel two (19mm?) bolts heads, the third seems to be near the oil cooler pipes. Thanks to all for advice, I will try again.
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Re: Removal of upper gearbox bolts
« Reply #7 on: 18 January 2014, 18:04:46 »
They might be 17's, but otherwise as above :y
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