Help. Who has taken out v8s gearbox
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I have to change the clutch on my V8S. Am looking some advice. I do not want to lift out the engine so is it possible. If so does anyone know how to remove the gear linkage as I cannot see how it is removed.Also will the gearbox come out in one piece (there does not seem to be much room)There does not seem to be much room to pull the box back even when I will take off the rear mounting. Any advice would be very much apreciated.
Hi,
I have done this job.
I would recommend getting a chain block or an engine lift from a hire shop.
As mentioned in Steve Heath's - 'The Bible' it is impossible to drop the 'box from the car without removing the engine as well.
It's not a huge job if you are reasonably handy - worth getting a mate to help.One person on the crane/chain block and the other underneath guiding the 'box clear.
The clutch replacement becomes much easier then as regards lining up etc.
Good luck! Nick
I have done this job.
I would recommend getting a chain block or an engine lift from a hire shop.
As mentioned in Steve Heath's - 'The Bible' it is impossible to drop the 'box from the car without removing the engine as well.
It's not a huge job if you are reasonably handy - worth getting a mate to help.One person on the crane/chain block and the other underneath guiding the 'box clear.
The clutch replacement becomes much easier then as regards lining up etc.
Good luck! Nick
If I remember correctly, you could let the engine and box go as a unit, shuffle it forward and then give it a tilt to replace the clutch under the car.
You would need to get the car up on stands to give you sufficient room to angle the lump and access.
However, as you've let everything go on the engine, you might just as well lift it clear and have ideal access.
As has been commented - good time to check engine mounts - manifold and studs - coolant hoses/clips etc.
Worthwhile checking the release bearing holder (that's why I had to do mine!) the standard Rover item is plastic/nylon and they tend to twist out of the fork in the bellhousing. TVR Power do an alloy replacement which stays put! Also on the subject of the fork - check for wear on the pivot point. I believe some of the V8's had a problem with the fork material wearing through where it bears onto the pivot post (which is a small pillar with a ball end).
Nick
You would need to get the car up on stands to give you sufficient room to angle the lump and access.
However, as you've let everything go on the engine, you might just as well lift it clear and have ideal access.
As has been commented - good time to check engine mounts - manifold and studs - coolant hoses/clips etc.
Worthwhile checking the release bearing holder (that's why I had to do mine!) the standard Rover item is plastic/nylon and they tend to twist out of the fork in the bellhousing. TVR Power do an alloy replacement which stays put! Also on the subject of the fork - check for wear on the pivot point. I believe some of the V8's had a problem with the fork material wearing through where it bears onto the pivot post (which is a small pillar with a ball end).
Nick
Yes I have got a new relase arm,relase bearing and pivot ball but as my hero Clint once said "a man must know his limitations" and I have kept looking under it and I think I will leave it to the pro's as I would need a engine hoist etc. I have already replaced the manifolds with s/steel so should not need looked at and hopefully should keep the price down a bit.It is getting to cold and I am to old.
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