Gerabox removal

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Wed Feb 27, 08 8:01 pm

Anyone know how high I need to have my Dart to get the transmision removed. I have no pi and need to get the car high enough, doubtfull if standard ramps will be tall enough?

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Wed Feb 27, 08 8:33 pm

Measure the height from the bottom of the sump to the top of the bellhousing. That is how high at least one side of the car needs to be to drag the trans out.

I would just drop it on the deck with the front wheels on your ramps. Then jack up one side of the car to get the trans out.

Jon · Post by **Jon** » Wed Feb 27, 08 8:54 pm

MilesnMiles wrote:Anyone know how high I need to have my Dart to get the transmision removed. I have no pi and need to get the car high enough, doubtfull if standard ramps will be tall enough?

its pythagoras you need to work that out, not pi

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Feb 27, 08 8:57 pm

Guy · Post by **Guy** » Wed Feb 27, 08 8:59 pm

Dave wrote:Measure the height from the bottom of the sump to the top of the bellhousing. That is how high at least one side of the car needs to be to drag the trans out.

I would just drop it on the deck with the front wheels on your ramps. Then jack up one side of the car to get the trans out.

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Wed Feb 27, 08 9:13 pm

Thanks boys, hadn't considered jacking one side as it were.
i knew i'd regret that 'pi' moment

Just need some settled weather now, got to be optimistic, managed to paint the car last Easter

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Wed Feb 27, 08 9:18 pm

What is this pi? I get mine out (Phwoar, Missus!) with the car up on axle stands both ends then trolley jack it down, off onto some carpet then pull it out the side. Don't forget to support the engine. I put some wood between the sump and steering cross arm.

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Thu Feb 28, 08 7:19 pm

Like the carpet bit, i'll be lying on high quality carpet underlay to dull the pain of the gravel sticking in my flesh!

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Thu Feb 28, 08 9:55 pm

I forgot to mention the carpet to drag the box out.

But you don't have to then suddenly pull the box apart on the spot like I sometimes do!

TrevD · Post by **TrevD** » Thu Feb 28, 08 10:37 pm

didnt suffer these problems with my van , drop the box onto the floor and it just slides out

, maybe i need to lower the van a bit for racing

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Thu Feb 28, 08 10:52 pm

Nothing like a bit of clinical cleanliness, Dave! Blue's Face =

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Fri Feb 29, 08 6:53 am

I like the hammer (left of pic), that'll sort the bugger out!

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Fri Feb 29, 08 9:02 am

MilesnMiles wrote:I like the hammer (left of pic), that'll sort the bugger out!

That was to get all the bits back in the case. Seemed to have worked when I tested the car later.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Mar 03, 08 11:15 pm

Dave wrote:I forgot to mention the carpet to drag the box out.

But you don't have to then suddenly pull the box apart on the spot like I sometimes do!

nice to see grit free clutch plates dave

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Tue Mar 04, 08 9:26 am

The trans was full of metal and clutch material. It all had to be washed and cleaned for re-assembly.

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