Pob 1 Posted November 12, 2007 I removed the gearbox today to replace the clutch, all was going well until I reattached it, bolted it up and checked the clutch... The thrust bearing moved on the arm, removed the box, re-aligned the thrust bearing, reattached the gearbox and tested it again, same thing happened. I've removed the gearbox again, but got mardy and gave up for today. Oh and to top if off, I damaged the radiator with the gearbox so now I need a new rad Is there any tips to stop the arm moving on the thrust bearing. Is there anything I could be doing wrong? Many Thanks, Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t16ryan 1 Posted November 12, 2007 Cable tie it away or wedge it so it cant move when you fit the box? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted November 12, 2007 Just have another go in the morning, with a fresh head it'll go straight on. I always have to take five minutes for a cup of tea/cigarette before I put gearboxes back on or I just get angry and the release bearing moves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pob 1 Posted November 12, 2007 Just have another go in the morning, with a fresh head it'll go straight on. I always have to take five minutes for a cup of tea/cigarette before I put gearboxes back on or I just get angry and the release bearing moves. Thanks for the replies, I got so angry with it at the time... working in the dark didn't make things easy. I cabled tied it the first time, but I think I moved it when bolting it on. I bolted it in the bolt hole behind the arm, think I must of knocked it. Aslong as the gearbox is tight against the engine, It won't fall off? So I should really leave the bolt behind the arm till last, so I don't dislodge it... I see why they changed the design, what a pile of cak lol Many Thanks, Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,666 Posted November 12, 2007 try a SMALL dab of superglue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerseypug 1 Posted November 12, 2007 mine did the same and i managed to get it back on by loosening the bolts and and pulling the gearbox away about 20mm then using a screwdriver through the clutch arm hole to re fit it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,666 Posted November 12, 2007 mine did the same and i managed to get it back on by loosening the bolts and and pulling the gearbox away about 20mm then using a screwdriver through the clutch arm hole to re fit it. done that too though you do need quite slim hands Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pob 1 Posted November 13, 2007 done that too though you do need quite slim hands Thanks for all the tips, I'm giving it another go tomorrow and let you know how it goes Thanks again, Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pob 1 Posted November 13, 2007 Thanks for all the tips, I'm giving it another go tomorrow and let you know how it goes Thanks again, Dan After fitting and removing the gearbox 6 times I figured out what the problem was, the rubber donut fell off the arm... so everytime I went to fit it, the arm fell off Sorted not, drilled a hole through it and bolted it to the arm Thanks for all your help, been a great help Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
