Anyone got a transmission jack?

[N1ova]

Yesterday i took my gearbox out to replace it.To put it back in looks like im going to need a transmission jack.Has anyone got one i could borrow?Dont think ill be able to put it back in on me own.

[gregster]

If you access to welding equipement and some scrap steel, it isnt that difficult to fabricate an alternative top plate for your trolley jack....
Remove the top plate from your jack and copy the way it attaches to the jack lifting mech, then weld some steel work to the new top plate so you make a cradle that the tranny will sit into nicer...

The other way to do your tranny swap is to remove the gear levers (really easy to do and refit) and then use a small block and tackle through the gearstick hole in the shell, suspended from a beam resting on the door tops (with the windows wound right down and some padding on top)...
This would make for a nice controlled lift...a large rachet will do if a block n tackle isnt available, but controled lowering with a rachet strap is gonna be more difficult to accomplish...

[N1ova]

Shame you didnt live local.You seem to know what your talking about.I can just about afford the gearbox and new clutch.So not got much money to buy a block and tackle.and i dont own a welder either

[Drift]

Looks like its a bit of timber or scaffold bar through the driver and passenger side windows (open them first ) buffer the bar so it doesnt rest on the bar doors, then rope or strong ratchet strap through the gear stick hole and around the box, keep a couple of trolley jacks and stands handy, you will need help though.

[N1ova]

Beers and bacon butties anyone?As its only me doin it?

[N1ova]

Anyone think this would be any use? Draper 150 Kg Floor Transmission Jack
If i could rent one it would be even better.

[Road Hog]

That will be great so long as you can get the car bhigh enough to clear it

[Nottingham]

Hiya

Did my gearbox recently too. Car was up on 4 Ramps from Halfords and we used a 3t Jack (which lifts higher up then a Standard 2t Jack) We supported the box underneath the cross member - with two friends holding it level. Bit a fiddle job to get it back in but it shouldn't take to long. It's not so much the weight itself more the fact that it's not evenly spread i.e. having the Transfer Box on one side makes it wanting to tip over - hence some mates to hold it steady.

PS: make sure it's in neutral when re-fitting, as you may have to twist the rearshaft a bit in order to align the front with the clutch/engine entry.

Hope this helps.

[robbie]

how do m8 i use a transmission jack head on a trolly jack got it from machine mart for under £60
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/produ ... -jack-head

ps i do use it on my own