why wont my gearbox come off

[vwdan80]

You need to get the front bit of the gearbox away from the engine then twist the box anticlockwise whilst pushing it back a bit and then the driveshaft flange will just about clear the engine

[h8v]

You did take off the alloy bracket that goes from the bell-housing to the gearbox mount didn't you?

I didn't realise it came off and spent a long frustrating time until I noticed it could be removed (three bolts I think, from the engine side of the bell housing).

I too was going to scrap the car until I finally got the gearbox out.

The other big hurdle is when you manage to line up the splines and get it back on.  That too is a time to celebrate!

Good luck.

h8v.

[dubdob]

paid a mechanic sorted

[robz]

Sorry didn't see this could have helped, done mine twice haha
Glad ya hot sorted!