16V Gearbox

[pain]

Hi All!

Happy Xmas and all that

Well this is the situation.. my gearbox is dead (from what ive been told by a garage man) so ive bought a replacement and just wanted to ask if anyone has changed a gearbox in a Clio (16v?) before? I'm just after any tips or things to watch out for!

I'm not great with cars and my mate is doing it so I just wanted to ask you dudes first

Any advice would be great

Cheers
Rich

 

[richyb]

its not that bad quite tight wouldnt like to do one on the floor thou if u have access to a ramp is much easier. i would change the clutch as well mate while u have the box out and make sure it is aligned (clutch aligning tool is really needed for this) before u put the box back. subframe needs to come down not sure if u can undo a couple of bolts and swing the subframe out the way. good luck and have fun lol:rasp:

 

[pain]

haha fun??

anyway.. thanks for the info dude!

 

[richyb]

i always have fun working on my valver 9/10 times something dont go your way and stresses u out lol.

 

[richyb]

like for example i decided to service my valver at work just before xmas and change all the fluids, coolant,brake fluid and oil/fiulter change. the oil filter is a c**t to change anyway, the jubilee clip on the bottom rad hose was seized and a pain to get off and to top it off one of the calipers bleed screws rounded off!!! arghhhhhh lol

 

[edde]

Drop the subframe is the easy option if its willing to budge.
Otherwsie I'd take the whole bleeding engine out might fine its less hastle.