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oil Leak
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2021 8:29 pm
by new to this
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 ?
Dave
Re: oil Leak
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2021 11:20 pm
by cleverusername
Which engine and which gearbox?
Re: oil Leak
Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:27 pm
by new to this
cleverusername wrote: ↑Mon Jun 28, 2021 11:20 pm
Which engine and which gearbox?
Sprint engine and gear box
Re: oil Leak
Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2021 1:32 pm
by Mad Mart
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.
Re: oil Leak
Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2021 4:52 pm
by cleverusername
new to this wrote: ↑Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:27 pm
cleverusername wrote: ↑Mon Jun 28, 2021 11:20 pm
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.
Re: oil Leak
Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2021 8:50 pm
by Bish
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!
I too dropped the rear subframe mounts and took it out underneath. Carefully does it mate - it’s heavy!
Good luck.