Gearbox selection issues

Whilst inside it might be worth looking down the back of the sofa ??
I`ve found loads of stuff ....

 

Well after looking everywhere today, even down the back of the sofa (lasty) Imstill can not find 1st gear...........So starting tomorrow weather permitting I will be taking the engine out once again hopefully swiftly follow by the gearbox!! Any pointers on what I should look out for, not done the gearbox removal before.

 

Transmission is easy, but a pain. Support it on a jack, disconnect everything (inc driveshafts) and unbolt it from the hanger. They tend to roll to one side. Then trundle it out.

First step: take the nosecone off.

 

Sorry to butt in...
New here, but I read that the plate under the gear lever has raised sections left and right of the centre hole.
The smaller of the 2 raised sections is fitted on the left side of the gear stick.
I’m having a similar issue of looking for 2nd and it’s trying to get in reverse.i don’t think I have that plate under the stick.

 

If you have an EMPI or Berg shifter, you dont need the plate as the function of the plate is built into the shifter base.
If you have stock, then you need the "ramp" to stop the lever moving across from second to reverse unless you want it to.

 

T - minus 30 minutes and counting, wife doesn’t want me to start banging and crashing and waking the neighbours up any earlier. All prepared for today’s festivities clear head, clear work area (front drive) clear garage space to store engine and gearbox, clear plan of action and to top it all off even the sun is shining!! What could possibly go wrong??
Stay tuned for the answer

 

When you get the box out, find a couple of pieces of 3x2 or similar and up end the box. Then have your lunch while the thick oil makes its merry way from the nosecone into the box.
You might want to arrange a drip tray under the input shaft while it's up ended. Mostly that's not needed, but if it does leak there, put an input shaft seal on your list.

 

Go for it. It’s all pretty straightforward. Just follow your nose.

 

Quick update....... Engine out now for the gearbox!!

 

Keep going! Watch the tranny doesn’t roll to one side when you unbolt it. They like to do that.

 

Though after the engine a gearbox it lightweight. 15mm socket for the hanger bolts.

 

Here's a pic of what you'll find under the nosecone...

 

And here's what it should look like after you're done

 

Like that, only silver

 

Silver's soooo last year...

 

Tranny is now out......just like shelling peas, no roll either though I did cheat and made some wedges

 

Hmmmm I think I have a way to go!! Still onwards and upwards.....to the garage please driver!!

 

You’re getting well stuck in!

Worth giving it a scrub before dismantlement.

 

Before you take the end off, check the dimple in the selector hasn't burred, if it has file it smooth. Most nose cones have bushes for the shaft, some have needle bearings - either will be damaged by a burr so file it off if you find one.