splitting transfer box from manual gearbox?

Simon1975 said:

Is there any oil going to flow out if I decide to split these two boxes?

I only ask as I think its going to be very hard to get the gearbox fitted back on the engine after fitting a new DMF and clutch.

I would prefer not to have to drain both oils from their boxes, just one if I have to.

Thanks.

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wammers said:

Removing and replacing gearbox is a reasonably simple job, if you use an engine crane with the jib inside the vehicle and lift through the gear lever opening. These can be hired from a tool hire firm for very little money if you don't have one. As a matter of fact i would not attempt to do that job without one.

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Simon1975 said:

reasonably simple job! Get real.

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Simon1975 said:

Its back in place now. I never split it.

I used a transmission jack and a large 3 tonne trolley jack.

Once the jacks were positioned in the right place under both the boxes, I could keep lifting them slowly until it all lined up.

I also had to jack the front of the engine slighly to lower the rear of the engine, without doing this I dont think it would have gone in.

It's a tricky job, but can be done with patience and using jacks.

Well pleased, now to put the other bits and bobs back on.

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