Gearbox removal

[Gee Boo]

Hi,my TVR 3000m 1978 is leaking gearbox Oil in generous quantities !! In the next few weeks I’m hoping to remove the whole gearbox/bell housing from underneath, there looks like there’s enough room but am asking if anyone has done this or attempted doing this ??? Please let me have your thoughts on this ?? Thanks for now , Gav .

[Gee Boo]

Thanks for your reply,yes I take your suggestion of wrestling with the gearbox under the vehicle isn’t the safest thing to do but feel if it can be removed from below it would be more simple ??? Has this been done by anyone...??

[Gee Boo]

That’s great to know it can be done !! Thanks for replying to my post ! In the next few weeks I’ll get on this and sort these leaks. Thanks again !

[Gee Boo]

Love the comment about dropping It onto my stomach!!!!! Can’t wait to crack on !!!

[Gee Boo]

GAjon said:

Check the seal and wear on the prop shaft spigot, it’s a common area for leakage.

OK, I’ll check that, a good friend of mine (Craig) is very knowledgable on this kind of thing and will be looking over my somewhat basic shoulder!!

[Gee Boo]

Thanks everyone all this is great advice that’s very much appreciated

[Gee Boo]

Some very helpful advice and some good points to look out for,thanks. Ifeel I’m up for this and there’s no rush so will get seals and that rubber gearbox bush on order and then get the kettle on !!

[Gee Boo]

Awsome advice from you all....the gearbox is now sitting on my workbench, it slid out and was an enjoyable little Saturday morning project!!