Removing Bolts From The Gearbox - Any Issues ?

[Ant 2]

Hi Folks,

 

Im restoring my CTi from the ground up – Complete respray etc.

 

The Mi16 lump is currently in the garage and i’m having every visible nut, bolt and bracket anodized. I also plan on painting the block and head.

 

I would also like to do the gearbox.

 

Couple of quick questions though. I want to lay the box flat on a table, ie the flywheel side of the box face down. Will this do any damage to the box, being layed face down for a week or so ?

 

I would also like to get all the exterior bolts on the box anodized. I will replace a few with “spare” bolts to ensure it stays held together. However are there any “no no” bolts that i shouldn’t remove that could cause potential gearbox probs in the future ?

 

Thanks

[mickie 3]

 

http://www.rallyparts.co.uk/cwp_change/

this may give you an idea

 

i dont think you'll have a problem laying it flat on the table.. you can take the end cover off without problems..

 

im not sure it would be a good idea to pull the bell housing bolts out as you may brake the seal, pm miles, on here for details

Edited April 28, 2010 by mickie

[Ant 2]

Cheers for them links.

 

Thinking the same about the bell housing..

 

anyone confirm if i can remove the bolts ?

 

Cheers