Gearbox removal top left cap head suggestions on tool combo for removal

[mattrosersv]

Just gone for coffee break in frustration. Tried every combo of uj , cut down Allen etc but can't get anything on the top right Allen bolt.

Following instructions off Tvrcc site to remove box from bell housing first. Any suggestions or tips gratefully received.

Cheers,

Matt

[brakedust]

I used a allen key socket set on an elbow with a large extension when I removed mine, halfords pro kit are really good with life time warranty etc.

[Boatbuoy]

Get one of these:

http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?um=1&...

...then a short extension bar, then a UJ, then a long extension bar, then the rachet.

The order of the short and long extension bars might be the wrong way round. Also, I can't remember if it's an 8 or 10mm allen bolt.

Regards,
Olly

[mattrosersv]

Cheers guys was trying to avoid butchering my ball end Allen keys to chuck in a 10m socket. But that will sort it once I escape babysitting duty a bit later.

I have Halfords pro kit but just can't get a straight enough run at the cap head.

All not helped by fact my ujs/elbows have loads of play in them from years of abuse.

[mattrosersv]

Cheers guys was trying to avoid butchering my ball end Allen keys to chuck in a 10m socket. But that will sort it once I escape babysitting duty a bit later.

I have Halfords pro kit but just can't get a straight enough run at the cap head.

All not helped by fact my ujs/elbows have loads of play in them from years of abuse.

[Mad Mark]

Are you talking the drivers side or passengers side?
If it's the passengers the try a normal L shaped Allen with it going off horizontal then get a claw hammer hook it over the Allen key (it should fit between the exhaust and G.box) and pull down on that.
If it is the Drivers side.. A bit more scary this but it does work if your careful, but do be careful..
Again a normal allen key off horizontally get a jack and length of wood and basically jack up on the Allen key.

If you undo the gearbox mount first it will give you more room to pull the box around giving you more elbow room to work with.

These bolts can be real pigs to get out. usually the passengers side is worst.

[itsallyellow]

Just two UJ's and a couple of extensions should be fine.

Mikee

[ukkid35]

Gearbox tool - 10mm ball hex on wobble bars



They are tighter than you'd think

[mattrosersv]

Done. Butchered the angle off my ball end Allen and got a socket on it. Job done and box out.

Need to buy new UJs mine are all knackered and have too much play in now.

Thanks all