19 gearbox change

Newbie Joined: 01 Jan 2006 Posts: 2

Going to replace the box soon. id like to do it with the engine in place really. how difficult is it to do so? Dont really have the materials to take the engine out.

Are there any little helpers for taking the box out in situe?

Thanks

Site Subscriber Joined: 18 Jun 2004 Posts: 470

What engine is in it Question

Site Subscriber Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Posts: 569

It's a R19 16v fyi.

Level 10 User Joined: 18 Jun 2004 Posts: 614

Have fun - It's a pain in the arse. We took it out via the top, ABS as to be moved out the way, but I'm sure Chris take's it out via the bottom.

Site Subscriber Joined: 18 Jun 2004 Posts: 470

Probably easyer to take the engine out, at least then you can change the clutch and timming belt with ease, also a good idea to change the rear mount at the same time, see if you can hire an engine hoist for a week

have fun Wink

Site Subscriber Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 1575

is it an ally sump engine???

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

never take it out the bottom, you can't unless you remove the engine and then force it through!

either hoik it out or undo the subframe to slide it over.

Level 2 User Joined: 18 Jun 2005 Posts: 46

Chris H wrote:

either hoik it out or undo the subframe to slide it over.

Chris. Are you saying that with the subframe unbolted you can slide the engine enough to the left to give clearance to the gearbox to lift out? Mines a phase 2 by the way.
Am in same situation as frenchy possbly needing new box. Have lost second gear syncro I think as it wont go in when changing down without crunching. Am going to change my clutch pedal ratchet 1st as it looks suspect but I think the box is on last legs maybe.

Retroholic Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Posts: 3315

losen all the engine mounts,jack up car, take pass' wheel off jack engine up, take box out via bottom, have fun its a mission bout a hour 'n' half

Level 2 User Joined: 18 Jun 2005 Posts: 46

I wouldn't have bought a 16v unless I expected to get me hands dirty and then spend a few hours swearing. Laughing

cheers for advice guys.

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

bbracer wtf are you talkign about?

undo the rear mount and gearbox mount, make sure the engines supported, you can''t move it unless you have a hoist really.

then the box can be pulled out.

if you drop th erear bolt on the subframe and lever it down then you can slide the box into that hole and change the clutch.

Retroholic Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Posts: 3315

trust me my mate is doin my clutch and this is the method he uses

he read the haynes manual which reakons it cant be done,

while my dad messed around with his taking out the top
he took it out the bottom repaced the clutch and put it back before my dad finshed

Retroholic Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Posts: 3315

2 jacks no hoist and just tools

my dad had a hoist

Forum Moderator Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 7432

your mate and your dad had a clutch changing race?

wierdos.

Retroholic Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Posts: 3315

its all good fun lol Laughing

pics within a week or two

Level 2 User Joined: 18 Jun 2005 Posts: 46

Neal wrote:

your mate and your dad had a clutch changing race?

wierdos.

Want my whole box out. Is it going to have to come out top with the engine still attached?

Level 2 User Joined: 18 Jun 2005 Posts: 46

Just read Chris's thread again.

Forum Moderator Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 19978

you casnnot remove a box out of the bottom.

even with no engine in you have to fiddle the box round to get it out the subframe hole so bbracer you and your dad and mate are shite talkers.