Easy subframe gearbox and clutch removal

colin james · 25th September 2016, 15:56

Having finally got around to changing the clutch at 150,000 miles i have found a novel way to remove the gearbox on my own, and without a hoist, or jack under it, hope it helps others , just put it on youtube as ROVER 75 EASY SUBFRAME GEARBOX AND CLUTCH REMOVAL

2.8jonmy · 25th September 2016, 16:42

Came a couple of weeks too late for me

but I just watched the video and it's very good indeed. Good, clear and well edited.
Thank you
Jon.

David Lawrence · 25th September 2016, 16:45

I have now seen a technique to rival the Andy Willi Indian rope trick.

Brilliant stuff, thanks for posting that. Nice use of the car ramps to secure the car under the jacking points as well.

I like the appliance of science to tasks like this, and the fine adjustment afforded by that threaded rod must make realignment a doddle.

Great video.

Link => https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mYf0YBTQopg

colin james · 26th September 2016, 18:49

Yes, it is very easy lifting the gearbox back up and realigning it, and i found that you dont need to remove the driveshafts from the hubs, just pull them out of the gearbox (forgot to mention on the video to remove the gearbox oil just before this operation ) and the plate on the subframe also makes lifting and aligning that, easy. With no one to assist me, i had put this job off for quite a while,which gave me time to think,( there is usually an answer) IT IS EASY THIS WAY, and would probably work on other cars/engines. colin james

murphyv310 · 26th September 2016, 20:17

Hi.
I have moved this Thread into the Technical help area where it will get more views.

I'm sure it could well land up in the "How to" section as this is an excellent way of removing the gearbox.
Thank you for sharing.

Dart2050 · 9th August 2018, 19:01

This is very clever

macafee2 · 9th August 2018, 20:08

if this is the one, it is not as easy as it makes out
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...1D2A&FORM=VIRE

Engine is tilted but gearbox wants to hang horizontal. This is the method I used

macafee2

HarryM1BYT · 23rd August 2018, 09:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by colin james

Having finally got around to changing the clutch at 150,000 miles i have found a novel way to remove the gearbox on my own, and without a hoist, or jack under it, hope it helps others , just put it on youtube as ROVER 75 EASY SUBFRAME GEARBOX AND CLUTCH REMOVAL

Direct link to the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYf0YBTQopg

spillybert · 23rd August 2018, 19:06

Hi guys would this work with auto box thanks

zedhed · 23rd August 2018, 21:07

Already got mine in the shed which i made a while back,so anyone local wants to lend it,just give us a shout😉

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25th September 2016, 15:56	#1
colin james Newbie Rover 75 connoisseur Se cdti Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bradford Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 1 Post	Easy subframe gearbox and clutch removal Having finally got around to changing the clutch at 150,000 miles i have found a novel way to remove the gearbox on my own, and without a hoist, or jack under it, hope it helps others , just put it on youtube as ROVER 75 EASY SUBFRAME GEARBOX AND CLUTCH REMOVAL

26th September 2016, 18:49	#4
colin james Newbie Rover 75 connoisseur Se cdti Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bradford Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 1 Post	Reply Yes, it is very easy lifting the gearbox back up and realigning it, and i found that you dont need to remove the driveshafts from the hubs, just pull them out of the gearbox (forgot to mention on the video to remove the gearbox oil just before this operation ) and the plate on the subframe also makes lifting and aligning that, easy. With no one to assist me, i had put this job off for quite a while,which gave me time to think,( there is usually an answer) IT IS EASY THIS WAY, and would probably work on other cars/engines. colin james

26th September 2016, 20:17	#5
murphyv310 This is my second home Hyundai i10 998cc Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 6,602 Thanks: 2,088 Thanked 2,298 Times in 1,349 Posts	Hi. I have moved this Thread into the Technical help area where it will get more views. I'm sure it could well land up in the "How to" section as this is an excellent way of removing the gearbox. Thank you for sharing. __________________ Cheers from Trevor MM0KJJ

23rd August 2018, 19:06	#9
spillybert Loves to post Rover 75 CDTi Join Date: May 2014 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 263 Thanks: 166 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Autobox Hi guys would this work with auto box thanks

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25th September 2016, 16:42	#2
2.8jonmy Regular poster Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Redruth Posts: 79 Thanks: 18 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Came a couple of weeks too late for me but I just watched the video and it's very good indeed. Good, clear and well edited. Thank you Jon.

25th September 2016, 16:45	#3
David Lawrence This is my second home Rover 75 CDT-2001 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wrexham, North Wales Posts: 3,606 Thanks: 195 Thanked 606 Times in 501 Posts	I have now seen a technique to rival the Andy Willi Indian rope trick. Brilliant stuff, thanks for posting that. Nice use of the car ramps to secure the car under the jacking points as well. I like the appliance of science to tasks like this, and the fine adjustment afforded by that threaded rod must make realignment a doddle. Great video. Link => https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mYf0YBTQopg

9th August 2018, 19:01	#6
Dart2050 Loves to post Rover 75 Connie SE CDTI Tourer, MGF and Triumph Bonneville America Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Stroud Posts: 443 Thanks: 321 Thanked 65 Times in 49 Posts	This is very clever

9th August 2018, 20:08	#7
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,911 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	if this is the one, it is not as easy as it makes out https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...1D2A&FORM=VIRE Engine is tilted but gearbox wants to hang horizontal. This is the method I used macafee2

23rd August 2018, 21:07	#10
zedhed Posted a thing or two zt saloon turbo Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Tipton Posts: 1,461 Thanks: 1 Thanked 167 Times in 132 Posts	Already got mine in the shed which i made a while back,so anyone local wants to lend it,just give us a shout😉 Sent from my LG-M160 using Tapatalk