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Gearbox top nut drivers side

cant get the gearbox top nut on the drivers side off tried heat which is really awkward and wd and its a no go dont really wanna force it much more or it may round off looking for suggestions really :confused1:

 

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    Undo the rear of the gearbox, prop, gear lever linkage and gearbox cross member and pull the gearbox down so you can access over the top with long extension bars and a good fitting socket, leave a couple of loose bolts in the bottom for safety.

     

    Jeff

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    jeff would it be possible to hoist the engine and move it forward and then get access to the top nut its already on a transmission jack

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    jeff would it be possible to hoist the engine and move it forward and then get access to the top nut its already on a transmission jack

     

    No the engine will not move forward without removing engine mounts and side pipework etc.

     

    Try undoing the radiator top mounts to allow movement at the rad pipes, the hoses going to the throttle bodies and boost pipes from the turbo`s ( if tt ) and then jack up the engine at the pulley and the engine will tip backwards and the gearbox down giving access over the top with long extensions.

     

    Jeff

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    Everything is already removed pipes,compressor,starter motor,power steering etc as im pulling the engine for the turbo's so will i be able to then to move it forward or angle it down for better access, was hoping to get straight at the nut without extensions so i can put all my effort on it .

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    Everything is already removed pipes,compressor,starter motor,power steering etc as im pulling the engine for the turbo's so will i be able to then to move it forward or angle it down for better access, was hoping to get straight at the nut without extensions so i can put all my effort on it .

     

    Oh I see, I always removed the gearbox first then the engine in the workshop, I know Jimmer takes the engine out leaving the gearbox in, just a preference thing really and of course both myself and Jimmer work from 2 post ramps not on the floor which makes a world of difference.

     

     

    Yes with the prop, engine mounts, side pipework and rad moved lifting the engine and pulling forward will give more access to the bolt from the engine bay.

     

    Jeff

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    Cheers jeff yeah my plan was 2 remove gearbox first but this nut has been holding it up ... thanks for the help

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