s3 gearbox removal

[aero340]

hi all iam new to the forum and have just bought an tvr s3 1990 h plate, a new project that requires lots of tlc my names kev by the way,my first message -question is how do i remove the propshaft and in turn remove the gear box with the engine in place,ive removed the prop bolts but carnt slide the prop back far enough for it to disengage the gear box?tryed tilting the engine but joy??????

[kenpage]

hi kev and welcome to the world of tvr and the forum,i think it is possible and you will get a reply, im told its a bit of a git and i have heard of people cutting off the gearbox mount on the chassis,i took my engine out when i did mine but you could try a search on the forum

[mikee boy]

As above really. To change my prop (on an S2) I had to remove the diff (including dropping driveshafts), but I'm not sure that even with the prop out you can get the gearbox through the chassis.

Why not remove the engine and box together (bonnet off, well documented on this site) and get the chassis cleaned up while it's out?

Edited by mikee boy on Friday 25th April 11:18

[TJC46]

Hi there i too tried everything to remove the propshaft but could not. I removed the diff and then its easy. You may as well do this then you can check the diff over for oil leaks etc, any other problems just ask.

[ketvrin]

Hi Kevin and welcome mate... dont forget to post your details on this link...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

you will also find lots of useful stuff on the "Useful Links" Wiki at the top of the forum.

keep us posted on your progress - pictures ...

K

[tomTVR]

Ah that would be my old car then - hope its going ok

[aero340]

thanks for your replies the car is on axle stands at the moment out side i will making some progress tomorrow weather pending cheers kev

[pringli]

Kev, have not tried this myself but it looks possible to undo the four propshaft to diff flange bolts slide FORWARDS to clear the nut in the centre of the diff flange then back and clear of the tail housing. Removing the centre chassis plate to allow downwards movement would definitely help. I would have had a definite answer for you but engine and box are still on bench waiting some gaskets. Good luck.

[aero340]

PROPSHAFT REMOVAL DONE :METHOD: REMOVE THE PROPSHAFT FOUR FLANGE BOLTS, G/BOX MOUNT, THE HAND BRAKE ADJUSTER, THE EXHAUST FROM THE SPLIT DOWN PIPE , THE N/SIDE ROCKER COVER, AND DIZZY CAP,TILT THE ENGINE UP AT THE FRONT AND WITH LOTS OF HUFFING AND PUFFING THE PROPSHAFT WILL COME OUT BUT HAVE A TRAY TO HAND TO CATCH THE GEARBOX OIL

Edited by aero340 on Thursday 22 May 22:25

[aero340]

Edited by aero340 on Thursday 22 May 22:26

[ketvrin]

Yes a similar successful method used here...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

bloody hard work though...

K