FWD gearbox removal/replacement

[DEANO3528]

Hi all, first post on here.
My eldest son's clutch/flywheel needs changing on his 2lt FWD.
Decided to go solid and so bought a complete kit.
Estimated time to complete please and any little tips or tricks or pitfalls for the unsuspecting as we don't have a manual. Or a link to an online manual would be handy
Many thanks in advance

[captain hook]

Hi Deano,Long time since I read your posts on L/R forums

Can't help you as I've never done one but....

Many helpful lads on here will be along soon I'm sure

[bambi mk 1]

Before you strip it put your van details on here as most fwds had solid flywheels from new and you may have the wrong parts.

[blue estate]

Also get a new selector bearing and shaft as they tend to seize up causing loss of gears

[karl]

not all fwd are dual mass flywheel

also you will have out and back in within al day taking ya time

the only thing you will struggle with is getting it back in ,and don't recommend doing it on ya own

i have the help of a mini digger to take the weigh

[Punto443]

I done one on my 100hp mk6, took me about 6hrs for clutch, flywheel and crank seal. As Karl says lifting the box back on is the worst bit.

I done mine on the drive on my own,

[karl]

I done one on my 100hp mk6, took me about 6hrs for clutch, flywheel and crank seal. As Karl says lifting the box back on is the worst bit.

I done mine on the drive on my own,

RWD are even worse on your own lol done me back in on the last one

[loot]

Bunch of wimps! I had to lift my rwd box above me head
Only dropped it once tho

[karl]

Bunch of wimps! I had to lift my rwd box above me head
Only dropped it once tho

you had a ramp

[loot]

Fair enough
But to be honest i would have preferred my packs of wood because i would have used my forklift at the side to offer the box up

[karl]

i actually made a cradle for putting them back in for a garage trolley jack

[bigjohnthomas]

Also get a new selector bearing and shaft as they tend to seize up causing loss of gears

Is the selector bearing not just a maintaince issue?
Just wants a blob of lube on it when you service the van ?
Mine seized up last year bish bosh bit of oil and its been splendid ever since
Yours
Dr allcock kk

[bambi mk 1]

I done one on my 100hp mk6, took me about 6hrs for clutch, flywheel and crank seal. As Karl says lifting the box back on is the worst bit.

I done mine on the drive on my own,

What tools were you usinghttp://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Lego-Minifi ... 0907942955

[DEANO3528]

Captain Hook! Well met sirrah! Has been a while.

@bambi mk 1 yep ta, I did give the reg to the supplier who said it's the correct one.

@blue estate, we had trouble with that having seized before but resolved it with a few gallons of duck fat.

As for weight of unit, I can imagine, having humped around my fair share of LR 'boxes but I do have an engine crane at my disposal. The crank seal is a good point. No leak evident but might be worth getting in advance.
Many thanks for info so far.

[bambi mk 1]

Deano put the axle stands under the chassis not the x member.Remove the trackrod ends and wishbones leaving the cv joints in the hubs and pull the shafts out of the box.You will need to remove the drivers side inner shaft bracket.Remove the two bolts in the steering rack and the ps pipes from the x member and pull it out of the way and tie back rack Remove cables and wiring .Drop the box down and remove.BE AWARE that the engine can slide out of the mounting on the drivers side chassis leg so don't let the engine swing to low 2 to 2 1/2 hours to change for someone whos removed a Landie box PS just slide it out on the trolley jack no crane needed .