Help needed

[ChrisCar6]

I made some notes when I was doing it to save on the swearbox if I ever had to do it again. I can't guarantee that I've not omitted something, but it looks feasible!

[Stratos Fear]

Thanks Chris - a good set of notes and the sequence and procedure would be equally applicable for an LB.

In the event I had already disconnected everything on the assumption that I was going to remove engine and box as a unit - before I saw the various comments by Club members on gearbox only removal. With some help from Paul (PAB56) I now have the gearbox out and placed with a repair specialist near Gatwick. It hasnt yet been opened up so I dont know how bad the problem is - but I've asked for photos and will report further in due course.

Thanks to all for your comments - and to Paul for his assistance. I'll keep you posted on progress.

P

[rutthenut]

I've done a couple of gearbox removals on my Strat (Hawk) and always with the engine in place. Main point was to loosen/remove some of the mounts and raise the left side of the motor (as Chris included in his useful notes).

I hadn't helped myself by using studding as a guide so will have to bear that in mind if I do have to take the box out again at some time...