Gearbox R&R

[wirewheel99]

Can the gearbox be removed and replaced by removing the tunnel housing and going the inside of the car with out removing the engine?

We had a gearbox that suddenly had a nickel size hole in the side!


I will let you know what happpened, complete with pics, once we get it out.

Thanks
James
wirewheel

[Gatorac]

Originally Posted by wirewheel99

Can the gearbox be removed and replaced by removing the tunnel housing and going the inside of the car with out removing the engine?

We had a gearbox that suddenly had a nickel size hole in the side!


I will let you know what happpened, complete with pics, once we get it out.

Thanks
James
wirewheel

Take the tunnel out and the trans will come out easily. Leave the tunnel in and you'll have to pull the engine. I've done it and have the scars to prove it.

[eric1h]

can't you just remove the 4 bolts that connect the gearbox to the bellhousing, disconnect the UV joint and the tranny mounts and pull it out that way? The actual gearbox should just pull out and drop down.???



No?

[Gatorac]

Originally Posted by eric1h

can't you just remove the 4 bolts from the bellhousing, disconnect the UV joint and the tranny mounts and pull it out that way? The actual gearbox should just pull out and drop down.???



No?

No. Try if you like. We all learn from mistakes. They don't have to be our own mistakes. The trans will not pull far enough back to get the input shaft clear of the bell housing. There's 4 bolts to remove the tunnel. Remove it.

[eric1h]

interesting, and good to know! I wasnt aware that it was that easy to pull the tunnel.

[wirewheel99]

Thanks for the info. we will post pics and details as we bloody our knuckles.

James
wirewheel

[mhowington]

Originally Posted by eric1h

can't you just remove the 4 bolts that connect the gearbox to the bellhousing, disconnect the UV joint and the tranny mounts and pull it out that way? The actual gearbox should just pull out and drop down.???



No?

If you had a miracle you might possibly be able to pull that off, but highly doubtful. Besides, putting it back in would be more difficult in terms of getting it lined correctly to just simply slide in. (there may be a bit of sarcasm there).

[mhowington]

Originally Posted by wirewheel99

Can the gearbox be removed and replaced by removing the tunnel housing and going the inside of the car with out removing the engine?

We had a gearbox that suddenly had a nickel size hole in the side!


I will let you know what happpened, complete with pics, once we get it out.

Thanks
James
wirewheel

Yep, just disconnect the battery and gently move the console over to the side. Take the housing off and you should have enough room to manuaver and such.