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Author:  Harley [ Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Removing engine with remote gearbox
Quick question that will no doubt be followed by many more, can I remove a remote gearboxed engine from my mini without dropping out the hydro subframes and taking the
remote housing off?

And for those of you who wish to respond with the words 'topic' and 'covered' in
the same sentence I'll have you know I'm too lazy to look. :D

Thanks.
Author:  gafmo [ Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:15 pm ]
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the remote Houseing..the box from the Gear box will have to be removed....four bolts only from the box and three at the gear stick end
other than that you can remore the engine without touching the subframe :wink:
Author:  feralsprint [ Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:15 pm ]
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yes you can, it will lift out of the top just need to get the angle of the dangle right is all :D

Jon
Author:  Harley [ Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:29 pm ]
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Alright, I know what what may or may not need doing now.
This is a may or may not happen type of thing.
Thanks guys.
8)
Author:  gafmo [ Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:37 pm ]
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Its easier than a rod change..you don't have that pin :twisted:
Author:  Harley [ Tue Jan 09, 2007 9:39 pm ]
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I hate that pin!
:evil:
Author:  drmini in aust [ Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:05 pm ]
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gafmo wrote:
the remote Houseing..the box from the Gear box will have to be removed....four bolts only from the box and three at the gear stick end
other than that you can remore the engine without touching the subframe :wink:

Just undo the 4 at front, leave the back end of remote attached to car, rubber mount, boot and all. Put a brick or wood under remote at front to take strain off rear mount.
Author:  Harley [ Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:11 pm ]
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Silly question I know, but to remove the bottom of the housing should I drain the oil first?
:D
Author:  drmini in aust [ Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:16 pm ]
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NO, there's no oil back there.
Author:  Harley [ Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:20 pm ]
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Well that makes life a LOT easier on the topic.
Thanks.
:D :D
Author:  WiLo [ Wed Jan 10, 2007 12:18 am ]
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dr mini any tips for reconnecting the remote?
when i try seems like the linkages arent lining up properly so it wont sit right
Author:  drmini in aust [ Wed Jan 10, 2007 5:47 am ]
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WiLo wrote:
dr mini any tips for reconnecting the remote?
when i try seems like the linkages arent lining up properly so it wont sit right

Put box in neutral
Put gearlever vertical
Undo the steady bar bolt(s)
Push remote up
Use a Philips screwdriver in one bolthole to align it
Once one bolt in the rest are easy.
Refit steady bar(s) again.
:wink:
Author:  aaron [ Wed Jan 10, 2007 6:09 am ]
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Wilo, it is much easier if you have a 2nd pair of hand to move the gearstick will you pop the remote on. Girlfriends, Mum's or boyfriends are very handy for such things.
As Kev said do up the remote first, then do up the top steady bars. You will have more leverage to get the remote on. Top bars can be put back in. If those holes don't line up, up a pry bar (with a bit of rag rapped around it so as not to chip your paint) to the back against the firewall and engine to pull the engine forward until the hole lines up with the bolt. Again an extra pair of hands makes this job easy.

Cheers
Aaron
Author:  gafmo [ Wed Jan 10, 2007 7:54 am ]
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I have recently fized my remote gear shift so its nice and tight now (put a spring in it)
I had to change the remote housing and had a bugger of a job lining up the linkages also..I removed the gear stick and the housing (Linkages) just went straight on then just put the gear stick back on.

May help :wink:
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