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Hi Guys,

Need to replace my clutch, flywheel oil seal and crankcase oil seal. Can i get away with just removing the gearbox?

I assume it'll be an easier job to remove the engine but lack of drive way and work area make that difficult. Atleast with just gearbox out i can leave it in the back of the van overnight if need be.

I'm hoping once the box is out i can just sit under the van in place of the gearbox and do the clutch/seals work.

Cheers
Tysoe

Yes taking the gearbox out is the easiest way I think but you will still need to get the van up on blocks or ramps

Cool beans, yeah that's ok i've got some ramps i can use.

Cheers very much

Tysoe wrote:Hi Guys,

Need to replace my clutch, flywheel oil seal and crankcase oil seal. Can i get away with just removing the gearbox?

I assume it'll be an easier job to remove the engine but lack of drive way and work area make that difficult. Atleast with just gearbox out i can leave it in the back of the van overnight if need be.

I'm hoping once the box is out i can just sit under the van in place of the gearbox and do the clutch/seals work.

Cheers
Tysoe

Flywheel oil seal....crankcase oil seal...aren't they the same thing? or are we talking about something else? input shaft seal perhaps.

I would also recommend replacing the spigot shaft bearing (in the end of the crankshaft) and the Oilite bush, for the starter motor (they wear oval).

Martin

Flywheel has an o ring perhaps that

Hi yes sorry not to be clear i mean the big crankcase seal and the o ring in the flywheel as in sarrans video
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Just watching that video again, with the engine still in the van is it possible to undo the big 36mm flywheel nut? Sarran uses a breaker bar in the video which won't be possible with the engine in place.

Hello,

Did this exact job a few weeks ago. I bought the flywheel locking tool that made life much easier.

It's possible to use a 2ft breaker bar, if the van is on ramps at the rear.

Give me a shout if you need any more help.

If your stuck then PM me and I'll send you my phone number.