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 Post subject: oil Leak
PostPosted: Mon Jun 28, 2021 8:29 pm 
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Ive just found ive got an oil leak,Its doesnt look like its coming from the back of the gear box,every thing is to wet to be sure,ive a feeling its the rear crankshaft seal has gone, whats it like to remove just the gear box, is there enough room to take the gearbox out from inside the car ?

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 Post subject: Re: oil Leak
PostPosted: Mon Jun 28, 2021 11:20 pm 
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Which engine and which gearbox?


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 Post subject: Re: oil Leak
PostPosted: Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:27 pm 
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Which engine and which gearbox?
Sprint engine and gear box


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 Post subject: Re: oil Leak
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I've taken just the gearbox out many times. You will need to lower the two rear subframe mounts. I usually remove it from under the car but there may be enough room to manoeuvre it through the tunnel opening after lowering it to the floor. Probably easier with the front seats removed. I've never done it this way so it may not be possible.

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 Post subject: Re: oil Leak
PostPosted: Tue Jun 29, 2021 4:52 pm 
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Which engine and which gearbox?
Sprint engine and gear box
Overdrive or non-overdrive? I have the former and I can't see anyway you could take it out from inside the car, it is too long.

To be honest if I was doing it, I would unbolt the subframe, lift the body off and roll the whole lot out but I do have access to an engine hoist.


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 Post subject: Re: oil Leak
PostPosted: Tue Jun 29, 2021 8:50 pm 
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Hi Dave

I tried to get the box out through the car and found it to be too tight. The only way I can see it coming out that way is if you cut the tunnel back to make a bigger opening - and you don’t want to do that!

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I too dropped the rear subframe mounts and took it out underneath. Carefully does it mate - it’s heavy!

Good luck.


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