Tips for getting gearbox back on

[plenty]

Working by myself with access to floor jacks and a two-post lift. Subframe lowered on one side and box going in that way.

It's heavy and I'm struggling to get it back on the block by myself. Thought about raising the car and using a transmission jack, but how do I secure the box when lifting so it doesn't fall out of the subframe?

Grateful for suggestions.

 

[Krarl]

Ratchet strap and a piece of 4x2 across the shocker tops

 

[Brigsy]

Bench press it in place and hold with one hand whilst threading a bolt in has always been my method..jc5 is light so super easy.

On a serious note the studs/box spline hold it in whilst getting a bolt in. First thing to check is that the clutch release bearing is still in place and has not fallen off the clutch fork

 

[Louis]

Struggle like f**k then do ghost with @Krarl to 4 hand it in.

Then use your hands to hold the box.

 

[SharpyClio]

I took the subframe off completely, figured that would make it easier overall and I think it did. I just used a tranny jack and it was pretty easy.

 

[plenty]

Got it in eventually with another pair of hands. Not a job I'll be doing again!

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

Bench press it in place and hold with one hand whilst threading a bolt in has always been my method..jc5 is light so super easy.

On a serious note the studs/box spline hold it in whilst getting a bolt in. First thing to check is that the clutch release bearing is still in place and has not fallen off the clutch fork

Everything is light for you mate 😂

 

[Brigsy]

Everything is light for you mate 😂

Meg ndo box gets me working a bit, had sweat on doing the trophy😆

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

Meg ndo box gets me working a bit, had sweat on doing the trophy😆

Yeah heavy them.

Did a Ford MMT6 with my brother and that was a proper carry on 😅

 

[Mr Underhill]

I did what Brigsy did. Box on the chest, then bench press it up, get a bolt in.

The second time around, I took the engine out, much easier.