Matthew knows what you mean, we've done it several times, but on his if you have to take the sump off you need to pull the joint out slightly as the sump (or the spacer plate) goes behind the joint.
I modified a pair of pliers by grinding flats on the outsides of the jaws to make removing the clips easier, insert end of pliers between lugs on circlip and then open the pliers while pulling gently on the shaft. Jim Tony Pottrell wrote: > No, you don't understand :) > > You don't have to drain the oil at all. Just disconnect the driveshaft > itself from the CV joint. > > If you disconnect the lower suspension from the hub and pull it away > from the engine slightly (not so that you're putting pressure on the > gearbox seal), then peel back the rubber seal on the inner joints. If > you clear away the grease you should find a little clip that runs around > the shaft as it goes into the CV joint. If you open that clip up, you > can pull out the shaft and leave the joint in the gearbox. > > You can do it with a pair of small flat-blade screw drivers, but it's > very fiddley lol > > It's tricky and messy with all that grease, but a lot easier than > dealing with gear oil! > > Tony > > Matthew wrote: > >> Confirm that.. Also have taken out at the gearbox as I had to get the sump >> off (which on mine requires the CV joint part taking out), just pop an old >> baking tin under, gently use a crow bar to lever out the joint a few mm and >> the oil will dribble out over 30 mins or so... Go make a cup of tea and take >> a break at that point :-) If you do it inside a garage you should be able >> to reuse the oil if your gearbox is clean (i.e. no leaves and other junk to >> blow in). Replacement oil is not ep 80/90, it's slightly thinner - can't >> rem exactly now though. >> >> >> Matthew >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] >>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tony Pottrell >>> Sent: 08 October 2008 18:45 >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 update >>> >>> No, if you disconnect the shaft from the joint, the CV joint >>> stays in the gearbox so you dont have to drain the gearoil :) >>> >>> barnacle wrote: >>> >>> >>>> Meh, gearbox oil everywhere then :) >>>> >>>> Aye well, it'll not be for a few weeks. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> Neil >>>> >>>> On Oct 8, 6:15 pm, Tony Pottrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> Engine/gearbox as one, I disconnect the driveshafts at >>>>> >>>>> >>> the CV joint >>> >>> >>>>> (by releasing the little clip and pulling out the shaft), >>>>> >>>>> >>> then take >>> >>> >>>>> the struts/suspension out after if required. >>>>> >>>>> T >>>>> >>>>> barnacle wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Tony, >>>>>> >>>>>> Engine, gearbox, wishbones, struts down in one? >>>>>> >>>>>> Neil >>>>>> >>>>>> On Oct 6, 6:08 pm, Tony Pottrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> I've found it a lot easier to drop the engine down onto >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>> a cradle, >>> >>> >>>>>>> then lift the car up. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> T >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >> >> >> > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
