1997 R Reg Saxo

1. Jonny1991 Newbie Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23

   #1 14th January 2014, 20:05

   Hi i removed the top engine mount2 bolts on the gearbox and the 3 alan key bolts! i remove all wiring and pips now what else holds the saxo engine to the gearbox? as i want to leave the gearbox in place.
2. Tom5190 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire

   #2 14th January 2014, 20:06

   your taking engine out but leaving the g/box in there?
3. Jonny1991 Newbie Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23

   #3 14th January 2014, 20:09

   Yeah gearbox is remaining in the car im just replacing the engine for a new one.
4. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #4 14th January 2014, 20:11

   Starter needs to come off.
5. Jonny1991 Newbie Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23

   #5 14th January 2014, 20:11

   stater motor is removed
6. Tom5190 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire

   #6 14th January 2014, 20:14

   sounds like a lot more effort to leave the box in.
   
   4 x 8mm alan bolts for bell housing
   3 x starter bolts
   all wiring disconnected
   Ecu out
   Rear driveshaft housing
   
   Will need to drop the box onto a jack iimagine to fit the clutch past bell housing
7. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #7 14th January 2014, 20:15

   I found it easier to drop it all out as a oner, then replace it the same way. Leaving the gearbox in and lining up the shaft with a heavy engine will be a bit of a ball ache.
8. Jonny1991 Newbie Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23

   #8 14th January 2014, 20:17

   to remove the gearbox i need to remove the shafts?
9. Tom5190 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire

   #9 14th January 2014, 20:17

   Yea you need to remove the shafts to remove the box.
10. Jonny1991 Newbie Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23

    #10 14th January 2014, 20:20

    That seems hassle not enough room in the garage to drop the wheels off etc thats why i was remove the engine? but to drop the gearbox i need to remove theshafts too?
11. Tom5190 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire

    #11 14th January 2014, 20:31

    Really to remove the engine if your in a garage without decent lifting equiptment or ramps you should (roughly):
    
    Remove wheels
    Remove bottom ball joints from struts
    Remove drive shafts
    Remove battery & tray
    Remove air filter & pipes
    Disconnect all chassis loom plug
    Disconnect starter & live/earth wires
    Drain coolant
    Disconnect coolant hoses from rad
    Remove bottom engine mount
    Support engine
    Remove both top engine mounts
    drop the engine onto the floor
    Lift the car and drag the engine out
12. Jonny1991 Newbie Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23

    #12 14th January 2014, 20:35

    I have an engine lift.
13. Tom5190 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire

    #13 14th January 2014, 20:36

    I don't think you can even move the engine far enough to the left to disengage the input shaft, I've never seen one done like that with leaving the box in. I'll be surprised if it comes out in all honesty
14. Jonny1991 Newbie Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23

    #14 14th January 2014, 20:38

    Ok i'll take the box out took
15. Tom5190 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire

    #15 14th January 2014, 20:39

    You don't need to take the box off the engine to remove it. You just remove the both of them as one. You can get it out from the top too if you tilt it an a mad angle.
    
    If your stuck for space it might be easier for you to pull the front bumper, headlights, rad and slam panel off to pull it out from the front.
16. Jonny1991 Newbie Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23

    #16 14th January 2014, 20:44

    This is hassle lol! never mind! shit happens!
17. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

    #17 14th January 2014, 21:37

    It'll be easier in the long run, I think if you try it your way you'll wasting time and end up having to do it the way mentioned above.
18. m4tt274 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2011 Doncaster Posts: 2627 Fabia VRS, mk1 fiesta + some others

    #18 15th January 2014, 09:19

    removing the box as one is easier. As said...