Tools needed for gearbox/shafts/wishbones

1. saladdodger Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 669

   #1 12th August 2012, 13:36

   So i have been let down by a mate/mechanic (again) who was gonna change :
   
   Gearbox
   Clutch
   Shafts
   Wishbones
   
   I thinking of doing it myself as he cant for another week possibly two
   
   Ive done work on cars before, like complete braking systems, alternators and exhausts but not what i need doing.
   
   Wondering how hard it is and what tools are needed.
   
   
   Thanks
2. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

   #2 12th August 2012, 13:44

   There is a guide on here mate mcjacko1987 made. Pretty good and tells you all the tools ect.

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3. danny-vts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2010 Chesterfield/Nottingham Posts: 7147 dead vts. twisted 106 gti. '03' vtrrrr

   #3 12th August 2012, 13:50

   all you need is an assortment of:
   
   spanners
   torx bits/sockets
   sockets
   allen keys.
   
   extension bars, ratchet, trolley jack(s), pot to drain box oil into, gearbox drain plug, 30/32mm socket for hub nuts.
   
   thats about it really.
   
   EDIT: oh and a hammer lol

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4. saladdodger Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 669

   #4 12th August 2012, 13:56

   Cheers guys, that dont seem to bad at all.
   
   Just a matter of interest, how much would a garage charge to do this work, i supply bits i have already bought
5. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

   #5 12th August 2012, 14:00

   Topp's we use to charge at my old work was 230 inc a valeo or l.u.k clutch kit (about £100 on there own.)

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6. saladdodger Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 669

   #6 12th August 2012, 14:03

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Bedford126 Topp's we use to charge at my old work was 230 inc a valeo or l.u.k clutch kit (about £100 on there own.)

   Ive bought a QH clutch, £51, im not a heavy driver in this, just a daily hack.
   
   £230 aint bad
   
   
   cheers
7. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

   #7 12th August 2012, 14:06

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saladdodger Ive bought a QH clutch, £51, im not a heavy driver in this, just a daily hack. £230 aint bad cheers

   Never really had experience with a hq as we never fitted anything but o.e parts and l.u.k. but general consensus here is if it isnt valeo l.u.k or sachs (i think) it isn't worth fitting.
8. saladdodger Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 669

   #8 12th August 2012, 14:25

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Bedford126 Never really had experience with a hq as we never fitted anything but o.e parts and l.u.k. but general consensus here is if it isnt valeo l.u.k or sachs (i think) it isn't worth fitting.

   Used this make before so im OK with them, also the VTR only cost me £200 and is a bit ropey so dont wanna chuck to much at it.
   
   O.E parts o a minter yeah i agree.
9. saladdodger Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 669

   #9 12th August 2012, 14:26

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Joe Hammers

   Sledge hammers
   
   and some more hammers
10. huricane Established Member Joined: Feb 2010 cardiff Posts: 1414 saxo Vtr

    #10 12th August 2012, 14:33

    hammer and a swear box
11. saladdodger Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 669

    #11 15th August 2012, 17:01

    Job done, cant get over how solid the car feels now after the work done.