Conygree Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Fixed the earlier head problem,fitted a new bare head refitted out - runs well. Now need to change over the noisy gearbox + no sync on 1st, rather do it while it's still warm outside. I have changed gearboxes on Cortinas in the past, but this is alot bigger and more complex. I have ordered a Draper transmission jack and will borrow a HD 2 tonne trolley jack, to try and make it a safe job. Just need a few tips like will the transfer box come off first, or is it best to drop the lot in one go. Many thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Not sure on the mitsi's but have done hundreds of landy's, usually you drop the crossmember, remove props, undo the gaitors and levers or remote and take the gearbox and transfer at the same time, be careful of the top radiator hose and radiator mounts as landy's used to rip the top mounts of the rad if you didnt undo them first as you drop the gearbox crossmember and tilt the engine and box to get at the bellhousing bolts. Regards, Gixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conygree Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 many thanks Gixer - will drain rad down a bit and remove top hose and take it out in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) These may help mate (2nd link down) - http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=L200+gearbox+removal&aq=f&aqi=g1g-m1&aql=f&oq= Not sure if this is relevant to your model year but worth a check.... http://www.techwatch.co.uk/forums/68877-mitsubishi-l200-gearbox-removal.html Regards, Gixer Edited August 19, 2011 by gixer1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conygree Posted August 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Thanks Gixer - those are the little tips I'm after, In the past I used to put the old Cortinas into 4th so I could rotate the output shaft to realign the cluch splines. I will start the job next weekend, got the gearbox delivered Friday so hopefully I will be posting some good news when it's running again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conygree Posted August 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Did it over the weekend on my own, took it out in one - back in two parts. Only tip to pass on is with it being an exchange gearbox the shaft had been hammered so if offered up it wouldn't fit the spigot bearing, soon rubbed it down to fit and used a 'rawlbolt' as a spigot bearing extractor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Fixed the earlier head problem,fitted a new bare head refitted out - runs well. Now need to change over the noisy gearbox + no sync on 1st, rather do it while it's still warm outside. I have changed gearboxes on Cortinas in the past, but this is alot bigger and more complex. I have ordered a Draper transmission jack and will borrow a HD 2 tonne trolley jack, to try and make it a safe job. Just need a few tips like will the transfer box come off first, or is it best to drop the lot in one go. Many thanks in advance A couple of things, will you have the clutch apart as it is not so much work while the box is out, don’t just shine a lamp on it and kid your self it is fine! Also what ground are you working on, as a gear box jack will need a nice flat surface for the re fit as it is easy to pull the box on the way out. When we worked out side we used a big piece of ¾ marine ply to run the jack on, as it will allow you to kick the jack sideways when it needs a nudge TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conygree Posted August 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) A couple of things, will you have the clutch apart as it is not so much work while the box is out, dont just shine a lamp on it and kid your self it is fine! Also what ground are you working on, as a gear box jack will need a nice flat surface for the re fit as it is easy to pull the box on the way out. When we worked out side we used a big piece of ¾ marine ply to run the jack on, as it will allow you to kick the jack sideways when it needs a nudge TEH yep ordered a clutch with the gearbox + spigot bearing. I was on my drive, slabs with a slight slope under a car port. I had the front up on large wooden ramps and the back on spare wheels to make level working plus to give clearance for the bell housing to come out but this left the trans jack a bit short so laid out some 9"x 2" strips 3' long on a 1/2" sheet of ply on it. The transmission jack worked well with the trolley jack supporting the transfer box , but I ended up in the 'normal position' supporting the transfer box with one leg on my back while winding down the transmission jack with both hands - getting a bit old for that. The whole game gets me a bit worried as the whole assy is over 3" long and heavy, I have heard of a guuy getting killed removing a gearbox from a 3-wheeler. I used to do some 'heavy engineering' so used the same techique; setup carefully and no hand lifting. Working by myself gave me more control but I can think of better ways of spending a 3-day bank holiday. Well pleased with the job. Edited August 30, 2011 by Conygree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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