changing a gearbox

1. jonsey Established Member Joined: Mar 2010 huntingdon Posts: 1116 peugeot 106 gti

   #1 5th April 2010, 19:46

   im purchasing a new gearbox and i was just wodnering if theres any guides on how to do so and is it hard really =]
2. CallumBiggins Newbie Joined: Apr 2010 Dumfrise and Galloway Posts: 9 1999 VTR

   #2 5th April 2010, 19:49

   if you know what your doing a gearbox is and easy job. My problem is usually not taking everything off lol but thats because i rush... Probly worth doin the clutch while your in that deep.
3. jonsey Established Member Joined: Mar 2010 huntingdon Posts: 1116 peugeot 106 gti

   #3 5th April 2010, 19:53

   you mean changing the clutch cable?
4. user_35312 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR

   #4 5th April 2010, 19:56

   wheels off, hubs off, driveshafts out, uncouple gearbox linkages, gearbox mount off which is under the battery, so battery out, undo transmission earth's, loosen gearbox, unbolt clutch (if you are gonna change it) bolt clutch back up, grease the clutch release bearing, line gearbox up with clutch (probably hardest bit, ensure it is lined up and don't go twatting it up if it isn't aligned) then re-fit everything and add 2L(ish) of gbox oil
5. PETE-VTR Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 york/ north yorkshire Posts: 1953

   #5 5th April 2010, 19:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jonsey im purchasing a new gearbox and i was just wodnering if theres any guides on how to do so and is it hard really =]

   its not hard at all in theory
   
   but when your layed on the floor with a gearbox on your chest trying to line the fucker up suddenly its not so easy.
6. PETE-VTR Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 york/ north yorkshire Posts: 1953

   #6 5th April 2010, 19:57

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Lew_C wheels off, hubs off, driveshafts out, uncouple gearbox linkages, gearbox mount off which is under the battery, so battery out, undo transmission earth's, loosen gearbox, unbolt clutch (if you are gonna change it) bolt clutch back up, grease the clutch release bearing, line gearbox up with clutch (probably hardest bit, ensure it is lined up and don't go twatting it up if it isn't aligned) then re-fit everything and add 2L(ish) of gbox oil

   
   not necessary
   
   only the ball joints needs popping out, no need to remove shafts and hubs
7. user_35312 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR

   #7 5th April 2010, 19:58

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by PETE-VTR its not hard at all in theory but when your layed on the floor with a gearbox on your chest trying to line the fucker up suddenly its not so easy.

   agreed!
8. user_35312 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR

   #8 5th April 2010, 19:58

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by PETE-VTR not necessary only the ball joints needs popping out, no need to remove shafts and hubs

   oh really? Thanks for that mate..i took the shafts out.. just the way i done it i suppose lol
9. jonsey Established Member Joined: Mar 2010 huntingdon Posts: 1116 peugeot 106 gti

   #9 5th April 2010, 19:59

   well considering iv never done any of that befor.. i think ill get someone who knows what their doing to do it lol
10. user_35312 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR

    #10 5th April 2010, 20:01

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jonsey well considering iv never done any of that befor.. i think ill get someone who knows what their doing to do it lol

    ha, ive done plenty at work on new cars but doing it on my drive was a different story..
11. akuakabucy Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Liverpool Posts: 596 Mk5 Golf GTTDI, Vauxhall Vivaro

    #11 5th April 2010, 20:03

    Get a haynes mate and do your research, it really is quite easy, but ive done it a few times. Sometimes the intermediate bearing on the NS driveshaft is a pain in the ass but if you take your time it is relitavely simple. If you need any advice give us a shout.
    
    Also as one of the other guys have said check your clutch isnt worn as you may as well change this whilst you have your box off.
    
    Also on re-assembly, if you can get hold of an engine hoist hold the box from the top and wiggle it back on this is the easiest way, pain in the ass when you have to lift and jiggle it about yourself. Good luck mate.
12. CallumBiggins Newbie Joined: Apr 2010 Dumfrise and Galloway Posts: 9 1999 VTR

    #12 5th April 2010, 20:03

    i cheat lol at my work theres a forklift with long forks on so i just lift the car in the air.
13. akuakabucy Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Liverpool Posts: 596 Mk5 Golf GTTDI, Vauxhall Vivaro

    #13 5th April 2010, 20:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by CallumBiggins i cheat lol at my work theres a forklift with long forks on so i just lift the car in the air.

    Hope you have a hard head, lol
14. PETE-VTR Established Member Joined: Aug 2008 york/ north yorkshire Posts: 1953

    #14 5th April 2010, 20:08

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    Originally Posted by Lew_C oh really? Thanks for that mate..i took the shafts out.. just the way i done it i suppose lol

    yup, no need to remove shafts or hubs from the car, just pull the shafts from the box and move them out the way
    
    passenger side shaft can ge in the way abit but other then that it aint a problem!

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15. user_35312 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Coventry CV6 Posts: 2477 Slowda Octavia vRS SOLD - Cam'd Chip'd VTR

    #15 5th April 2010, 20:13

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    Originally Posted by PETE-VTR yup, no need to remove shafts or hubs from the car, just pull the shafts from the box and move them out the way passenger side shaft can ge in the way abit but other then that it aint a problem!

    top notch mate
16. CallumBiggins Newbie Joined: Apr 2010 Dumfrise and Galloway Posts: 9 1999 VTR

    #16 5th April 2010, 20:16

    a hard head and 2 misterious dent in the drivers side of 1 of my old cars....not sure how they there.lol
17. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #17 5th April 2010, 20:18

    Easy peasye really, hardest bit is as said getting the gearbox inputshaft in. Easier if you take the top mounting plate off too
18. WestyVTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2004 Gosport Posts: 3140 saxo VTR, Clio 1.2 turbo, prious, Kawasaki 363 nin

    #18 5th April 2010, 20:47

    if you have the right tools there are in and out in an hour!