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Offline dubdob

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get my fluffing box off
« on: 25 April 2011, 18:00 »
im trying to remove my gearbox on an mk3 8v, ive done everything mr haynes has told me to and it wont come off because the driveshaft flange on the box is behind the flywheel????????? help please

Offline danny_p

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Re: get my fluffing box off
« Reply #1 on: 25 April 2011, 22:04 »
rotate the box,   then you can lift it off at an angel
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Offline AudiA8Quattro

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Re: get my fluffing box off
« Reply #2 on: 26 April 2011, 10:02 »
As danny says, rotate the box so the diff is pointing upwards.
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Offline dubdob

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Re: get my fluffing box off
« Reply #3 on: 26 April 2011, 10:13 »
thanks guys ill have another bash at it hopfully fith time lucky

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Re: get my fluffing box off
« Reply #4 on: 28 April 2011, 13:57 »
I always find if all else fails to use Scientifically Applied Violence! (formerly known as controlled pressure)


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Offline dubdob

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Re: get my fluffing box off
« Reply #5 on: 02 May 2011, 17:08 »
im sick of it now.is there anyone near leicester that will lift it off for me for £40 its fully unbolted and i can move it, i just cant seem to get the angle right.