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baghall Ben Hal Outlaw Bushranger

1,021 posts · joined Jan 2010 ·

#803727
How difficult/easy is it to replace gearbox mounts? Can it be done with out disconecting everything in order to move box back for front mount? Just asking cause not looking forward to pulling rear apart on Al.
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donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#803734
I did my rear mount while the motor was out but looks like it could be done easily enough with the motor in, don't know about the front mount, though I think I'm going to find out fairly soon. 😠
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baghall Ben Hal Outlaw Bushranger

1,021 posts · joined Jan 2010 ·

#803740
Oh buggar Donn. Mine definitely needs doing - have to hold it in 4th gear under load. Been doin it since weekend before last. On the bright side the car has finally kept running for a whole school term and not had a serious break down. Will let you know how I go with it and if I can find a shortcut to pulling it all out.
68 Baja - It's a growing pain!
58 Baja ute - and the pain spreads!
85 T3 Kombi - still growing
89 T3 Kombi - parts car

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#803741
motor out if you're doing the 'banana mounts' on the cradle of the gearbox 😵‍💫


baghall Ben Hal Outlaw Bushranger

1,021 posts · joined Jan 2010 ·

#803764
Oh well Craig at least I'm getting good at it. But do I need to disconnect suspension in order to get to front mount at nose of box?
68 Baja - It's a growing pain!
58 Baja ute - and the pain spreads!
85 T3 Kombi - still growing
89 T3 Kombi - parts car

Smiley Veteran Volks Folk

2,125 posts · joined Oct 2008 ·

#803768
baghall wrote:Oh well Craig at least I'm getting good at it. But do I need to disconnect suspension in order to get to front mount at nose of box?
Is it swingaxle?

I've done may dad's swingaxle Baja without unbolting the axle tubes at the springplates. But honestly, it was that much of a pain in the arse I'd undo everything if I was doing it again.

It's only three bolts per side, take the nuts off the handbrakes cables so they can slide back into the tubes abit. Make sure there's enough length in your normal brakes lines too. And loosen off you clutch cable. Possibly have to disconnect the wiring to the starter too.

But the most important thing to do is MARK YOUR SPRINGPLATES. Mark where the tube is bolted to the plate so you can set your rear toe in back to where it was.


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baghall Ben Hal Outlaw Bushranger

1,021 posts · joined Jan 2010 ·

#803776
Ok smiley thanks for that I guess I just have t bite the bullet and get on with it!😵‍💫
68 Baja - It's a growing pain!
58 Baja ute - and the pain spreads!
85 T3 Kombi - still growing
89 T3 Kombi - parts car