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dropping gearbox
« on: Jun 1st, 2008, 12:11pm » |
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hi stupid question time im in the process of installing a new wiring loom engine/gearbox all the guides say drop the gearbox in laymans terms what does this mean cheers mark
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Re: dropping gearbox
« Reply #1 on: Jun 1st, 2008, 4:23pm » |
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meatman. Put a small jack under it and remove the crossmember and tie bar.You can then just about lower it enough to replace the loom. GOZZ
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Re: dropping gearbox
« Reply #2 on: Jun 1st, 2008, 9:52pm » |
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thanks for that GOZZ do i also need to disconnect the drive shaft or is that all i have to do i have hands like 10 lb hams so need reasonable clearance to work regards mark
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Re: dropping gearbox
« Reply #3 on: Jun 1st, 2008, 11:15pm » |
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meatman. No need to remove the prop,just lower the heatshield a bit,easy job,handscrews. GOZZ
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