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Hi midge, where does the elastic band go? sounds silly but I cant figure that one out. (like most things in this thread!) I removed the rack bolts at the back of the subframe, tied the rack to the exhaust mani and a few other places, and lowered the subframe off. Ill post up all my stuff once...

I kind of get what your saying The sleeve just sits in the shaft? is that right. I can try and remove the old damaged shaft with mole grips? And the new sleeve can be tapped into place with a hammer into the shaft? The old gearbox will be sold on for someone else to refurbish it - but im lost...

Ok ill see if I can find one to pick up in store, have everything else lined up bar the drive shaft, trying to find information on the sleeve. I'd imagine it would have to be pressed in otherwise it would just spin surely? Swapped all the parts over to the refurbished gearbox, i.e. linkage...

Thanks for the link Fleabay, so the sleeve you've linked if I buy it tonight when it arrives I can swap it over? found a few threads but can you shed some light on how the old sleeve can come out? I need to put a new gaitor on the outer end anyway so can do it all on a vice. Thread I found...

A bit of googling shows they are just for installation and not really needed?

Bin what the whole release bearing ?

If someone could answer this for me quickly I'd appreciate it, considering getting the box back on with a few bolts now rather than just packing up as its off. The release bearing has a tiny plastic big broken off, does this matter ? I can't think it would it's so flimsy and useless ( release...

Is the inside sleeve replaceable ? Or is that to adapt something ?

Looks like this was the reason that I broke down... But the box was fucked anyway noise wise

This is where they are now. f**k sake

Having lots and lots of fun. This is not normal is it for the splines on this driveshaft to all be worn away ? Only 1cm left on the inside ...

Looks nice mate :)

Not sure mate just wires crossed I think. I meant once the gearbox mount was undone and engine hanging on its mount alone - could the sump support be lost just to remove the subframe out the way. But I wasn't using my brain and of course if I remove the subframe completely before undoing the...

Ah, sorry brain wasn't turned on, thanks.

So can it be left for a few mins to remove the subframe or not really?

I'll get there eventually, its just first time nerves. Cheers

Ill see how I get on, cheers for your help :)

Ok sweet. When you say no need to take it right out... You know Im doing a gearbox swap and not just a clutch change yeah? just want to check, if it comes out just dropped one side, happy days to say the least.

How far down do you think it needs to be dropped to get the box out? Ill get the upper rack bolts out as I need to change the bushes on that, then if I can just drop it one side it will make like easier. Ive read a few people say they couldn't manage it just dropped one side?

Lovely cheers, Ill keep it supported underneath the rest of the time, just to drag the subframe out do get the box out ill leave it hanging for a few mins. Not sure I've got the car high enough off the ground. Can soon change that tomorrow.

Bought some new tools today, should make life a hell of a lot easier. broke all of my socket adapters during the last few jobs. Have better ones now that arent made of cheese. Quick question, does the sump need to be supported at all times after the gearbox mount is off? I.e. once the subframe...

Cheers Dan, I'm going to try and remove the top two bolts - I've got so far, will try and cable tie the rack to the exhaust as said above. It's been a learning curve. Appreciate the help everyone. Just need the car back on the road as soon as poss but won't rush the process. Got power flex...

Heat shield bolts are off, ridiculously tight the top one.

Flexible ratchet sounds like what I need I didn't think of that. Will see if halfords is open tomorrow. And cheers for the tip I will if it comes to it.

Thanks, Ill try and find it tomorrow, happy to drop the rack with the subframe, must have to remove the hoses though ? one from the reservoir and one from the pump? Also seen people having trouble getting the steering rack and column back aligned afterwards? or shouldn't this be a problem.

I know this sounds silly but where is it, when looking at at the top nut of the steering rack from the back I could see a big rubber cover but couldnt see much of a way to get to it. If letting the pinch bolt go and dropping the rack with the frame, do the steering hoses need to be...

Sorry I ment what hoses etc need to be removed to drop the rack with the subframe? and not leave it on the car... Just incase I get stuck tomorrow.

Ill try that tomorrow thanks, packed up today, in theory I either remove the two bolts to keep the steering rack on the car or figure out how to drop the steering rack with the subframe. Started to pack up have to be out tonight, but I removed the lower steering rack bolts, as said I couldnt...

What needs to be removed to leave the rack in place ? I have steering fluid, so losing that is fine

Probably but I have no crane