Gearbox Removal?

1. kevan Newbie Joined: Feb 2011 Heanor, Derbyshire Posts: 18 BMW E46 Saxo 1.1i Renault Kangoo Van

   #1 11th February 2011, 14:00

   Hiya guys,
   
   I've just removed the engine and box as one from the car, but am not sure what socket i need to separate the box from the engine.
   
   I've tried a torx socket but it doesn't seem to fit exactly and i dont want to ruin the bolts and be stuck.
   
   Any help gratefully received
   
   Kev
2. tillygti6 Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 897 106 ph1 rallye 106 gti 106 hybrid thing GTI~6

   #2 11th February 2011, 14:12

   iirc it an 8mm hex head? hence the torx fitting but not close enough.
3. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #3 11th February 2011, 18:15

   yep, 8mm hex head is the tool you need
4. kevan Newbie Joined: Feb 2011 Heanor, Derbyshire Posts: 18 BMW E46 Saxo 1.1i Renault Kangoo Van

   #4 11th February 2011, 18:20

   Cheers, I had to use an extansion bar on the ratchet as they were 'welded' in. I think i'm going to buy 4 new ones when putting it back in.
   
   Thanks for your help.
   
   Kev
5. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #5 11th February 2011, 18:24

   i've got plenty of spare ones lol
6. kevan Newbie Joined: Feb 2011 Heanor, Derbyshire Posts: 18 BMW E46 Saxo 1.1i Renault Kangoo Van

   #6 11th February 2011, 19:33

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by mandyslover70 i've got plenty of spare ones lol

   Nice new ones?
   
   you're only up the street from me too
7. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #7 11th February 2011, 19:39

   no, all secondhand ones from saxos we've stripped lol,pop in and collect a few if you like!
8. KrisB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2009 Dorking,Surrey,M25 J9 Posts: 2616 Static -80mm Peugeot 405

   #8 12th February 2011, 20:25

   Just stick a bit of copper grease on them if you're worried about them seizing.
   
   Personally i dont bother with copper slip though as i've seen a fair few of the big allen bolts work loose on their own.
9. blackie_2k5 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B

   #9 12th February 2011, 20:49

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by KrisB Just stick a bit of copper grease on them if you're worried about them seizing. Personally i dont bother with copper slip though as i've seen a fair few of the big allen bolts work loose on their own.

   fuck that, theyre not a part you should in theory be removing regular, if anything locktite