Taking a gearbox out

[philg]

Just wondering out of the b18 lads who have done it, can it get taken out from the top or do i have to drop the sub frame a little and get it out from the side underneath?

Cheers lads

[SCHWARTZ]

never tried out of the top bud as i have no crane so i drop the subframe as it can be done with just a jack and a couple of pieces of wood pikey stile. i dont know if it can but if it can be taken out from the top with a c1j i cant see it being much difference matey. whats wrong with the box? also remember theres a bolt under the starter, and the starter need removing before seperating it, un less you want to be like me and just shout at it for a while wondering why it wont come apart

[philg]

Its fubar mate, i had it rebuilt when we were building the engine up, me being a bit wet behind the ears, i forgot to put gearbox oil in for the 1st 20 miles or so

I think the damage must have happened then, then just got worse over time

[Guv]

I took my engine and box out from the top with an engine crane quiet easily. I would remove the alternator and bracket first before you pull it out to give you abit more room on that side, otherwise its a tight squeeze.

[philg]

Im realy just looking the leave the engine in and just remove the box, just wondering how the other b18 lads managed when doing a clutch etc?

[Robbo]

i would take the lot out the top

[dave r5]

If u can get the box out without removing The engine then hats of to ya.

It's easier and quicker to pull the lump from the tip and whilst it's on the crane remove the box ect.

Pulled mine out Sunday. 1 hr and didn't break a sweat lol

[philg]

cheers lads i was hoping there was going to be enough room to do it in the car, guess not.

Bit more work than i hoped, nevermind