SPGTi 2 Posted April 6, 2006 I will be swapping gearboxes this weekend and just wondered if anyone had any tips or tricks that would make life easier esp. as I will probabaly be attempting this on my own. I have printed of Jonmurgie's guide but if anyone else has anything to add. cheers Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted April 6, 2006 Just made as quick scan through jon's article on the main site & the only things I do that I didn't see mentioned are remove the lower engine mount fork to give a little more movement (support engine under sump) & I take the gearbox stud out so it doesn't need dropping as far to clear the inner wing / chassis leg. I've done a gearbox remove refit four or five times now & don't find them a problem anymore like I did originally. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochem 0 Posted April 7, 2006 As Graham says. Be prepared to have a little strugle with refitting the box, because the center splines wont align to easily, along with the box being quite heavy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonmurgie 2 Posted April 7, 2006 Yeah it's not the easiest thing in the world to lift and lineup the 'box by yourself... good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petert 586 Posted April 7, 2006 Undo the LH side sub frame. You'll then have heaps of rooom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dixon 1 Posted April 7, 2006 Did this at the weekend and all I can say is see if you can try and get someone to give you a quick hand when you're lifting the new box into position as its a bit of a struggle. As you're lifting it into place the second person can quickly bung one or two of the bolts in when its close to take to load of you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted April 7, 2006 Undo the LH side sub frame. You'll then have heaps of rooom. thats what I do now, makes it SO much easier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPGTi 2 Posted April 7, 2006 Thanks for the advice. I will try and get an (un)willing helper ! cheers steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gti_al 1 Posted April 7, 2006 Undo the LH side sub frame. You'll then have heaps of rooom. Definately do this!!! I'm bloody good at this now, as my box has been off four times in just over four months... The first time it nearly killed me, but it is getting quicker and easier - last week it only took about 90 mins to remove it and then put it back together... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jer309GTi 3 Posted April 7, 2006 The way I do it if its just me on my own is put the gearbox on a jack, and get to it the right height to fit to the engine. You only need to get it on the splines then, rather than lift it and try and get it on the splines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 16 Posted April 7, 2006 put the gearbox bolts in the holes...at least one will still be in place when you get it about right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
