Diesel gear box removal

Daveluck · 20th October 2018, 11:50

Both times I've dropped the Subframe. But now I have my engine hoist can I lift the gearbox up and out rather than dropping the subframe and lowering the box?

I can't remember what would get in the way of a lift up? I'm fairly certain I'd have to un hook the bonnet so it either lifts up straighter or remove it all together so I can get the crane in, but what about the engine compartment?

I know I could just strip it down and see but I'm not ready to start yet so I'm hoping someone can give me the answer so I'm prepared as to which way to go!

Cheers

Dave

Mike Noc · 20th October 2018, 11:59

Never tried it Dave, but I reckon the car body would get in the way unless you want to lift the engine out with the gearbox still attached.

marinabrian · 20th October 2018, 16:11

Nope, out the bottom Dave, even with an engine hoist.........what will be easier is lifting the box back in with the hoist

Brian

Number 6 · 20th October 2018, 17:35

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

Nope, out the bottom Dave, even with an engine hoist.........what will be easier is lifting the box back in with the hoist

Brian

Having just done this The G/B wont come out of the top..Best lower it down or move to one side.

Daveluck · 20th October 2018, 18:06

Thankyou very much gentlemen.

That means I can get myself mentally prepared for a couple of days on the floor.

I'll see how I feel tomorrow but I think I'll be stripping it down and then back together Monday.

Next 75 will definatley be an auto....having said that, all though I curse it I've quite enjoyed doing the work. Except the front springs. I really didn't like doing them.

20th October 2018, 11:50	#1
Daveluck Gets stuck in 75 saloon 2.0 diesel Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Panton, lugo, Galicia Posts: 945 Thanks: 236 Thanked 192 Times in 143 Posts	Diesel gear box removal Both times I've dropped the Subframe. But now I have my engine hoist can I lift the gearbox up and out rather than dropping the subframe and lowering the box? I can't remember what would get in the way of a lift up? I'm fairly certain I'd have to un hook the bonnet so it either lifts up straighter or remove it all together so I can get the crane in, but what about the engine compartment? I know I could just strip it down and see but I'm not ready to start yet so I'm hoping someone can give me the answer so I'm prepared as to which way to go! Cheers Dave

20th October 2018, 11:59	#2
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,571 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Never tried it Dave, but I reckon the car body would get in the way unless you want to lift the engine out with the gearbox still attached.

20th October 2018, 16:11	#3
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Nope, out the bottom Dave, even with an engine hoist.........what will be easier is lifting the box back in with the hoist Brian

20th October 2018, 18:06	#5
Daveluck Gets stuck in 75 saloon 2.0 diesel Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Panton, lugo, Galicia Posts: 945 Thanks: 236 Thanked 192 Times in 143 Posts	Thankyou very much gentlemen. That means I can get myself mentally prepared for a couple of days on the floor. I'll see how I feel tomorrow but I think I'll be stripping it down and then back together Monday. Next 75 will definatley be an auto....having said that, all though I curse it I've quite enjoyed doing the work. Except the front springs. I really didn't like doing them.