Guest initial_j Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 this probably a dumb question, but ive never really work on anything other than dirty neeeesans. just about to take engine out with box still attatched, so how the hell does the shifter come out? unbolted 4 bolts from the top, removed the rubber bits and found another 4 bolts, removed them, now at a loss as to how you get it out of the box? dont want to break anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Blyth Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 There's a bolt going through the bottom of the shifter, pull the rubber boot back from underneath. You'll need a 12mm spanner or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest initial_j Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 sorted now. thanks mate next question does the prop slide out or does it need unbolting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 (edited) Prop wants unbolting from the diff and centre prop mount holding it to the chassis and then pulling out. Edited August 23, 2010 by Kirk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest initial_j Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 sorry should of said, im taking engine and box out in one go on a crane, so in theory shouldnt the prop just slide out as i pull it all forward? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Blyth Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 The front half of the prop will slide out, the splines are just in front of the centre bearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcarrter21 Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 not sure but its easier to just take the prop off aswell. make sure you mark the diff + the prop doughnut so they go back in the same place.could end up out of balance otherwise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 sorted now. thanks mate next question does the prop slide out or does it need unbolting? Depends whether it's a 5 speed manual in a factory N/A car, or a Getrag 6 speed from a late N/A or all factory TT models. The 6 speed prop flange bolts to the gearbox output flange. The 5 speed N/A bosses have a slide out prop joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest initial_j Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 6 speed getrag. did see bolts on the prop gbox end. so guess they gotta come off as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Yes, it needs the four nuts / bolts undoing, plus two cable connector plugs go to the gearbox. The box separates from the engine in what may or may not appear to you to be an unusual way. The clutch cover has to be unbolted from the flywheel via the tin access plates. The clutch then stays on the gearbox input shaft. If you don't know this people have struggled for days.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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