Is it really necessary to do all of this to remove a gearbox

bugger that mate.. With the MQ you didn't have to take all of that out. Seems ridiculas mate.
Whats up with the box

Crazie

Wilem, If you parked it down near Elizabeth with a note saying don't touch the gear box, the local boys would have it removed for you really quickly.
You might have to hide around the corner to make sure nothing else is taken though.

It does seem a lot of stuff to do, but when I re-read it, and thought about the time involved, it's probably not that bad.

Does a cross member have access through the floor panel boots?

Anyway, you never know, you might find 10 cents under the carpet, or maybe some stash ( forward to Wolfie, c/o ....), or something that you may have thought long lost.

Bit of a bugger that it's panned out this way. I was sure you were on a winner, well, you probably are, but I am guessing that you are out of mandatory second hand dealers warranty?

Use the time whilst the floor coverings are up, to maybe re-route any auxiliary cables, maybe put in a weapon Sub-Woofer in the rear as well ( sure Eric can help out with that one!!).

BIG trip....... please tell...... solo?

Cheers

Wolfie

Hi Willem,
Its the worst job on the planet mate. I remember doing the clutch on my first GQ in my mates workshop. NEVER AGAIN !! Id gladly pay 1000 bucks and have someone else go through it.

Sorry i didnt get to meet you at MS. Was so looking fwd to going.
Take care
Ange

Hi Willem,
Believe me or not, I have just changed my clutch today along with a new starter motor.
My mate helped me to change it. We started at around 8am (yesterday). It only took us about an hour and half to get everything out (console, seats, all wire connection from gearbox, drive shafts). They are pretty easy.

Then we weld a special stand for the gear box. It worked perfectly. We can't tell how heavy the gearbox was because we never need to hold it with our arm.

The whole gear box just lowered by the trolley jack.

Put it back was another story. This was the hard bit. But just need to be patient and it went in eventually.

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G'day Willem,

Have only done a couple of 75's and a 60 series, and did all the seats, floor coverings etc. Seems a PIA, but makes it easier in long run. On the 75's we had the vehicle on service ramp, and used a 2" pipe roped over the cab, and lowered the tranny onto the ground, using an endless chain. Usually have a few "willing" assistants, standing 'round.

Good sense to get the mechanic to do it. Those heavier jobs don't always equate to fun!

Trip to William Creek went well, saw enough of telemetry gear, that we came home last night. Can't beat 'plane travel to get somewhere in a hurry. Left Longreach @ 6am, arrived W.C. @ 10am, and left @ 3pm.

The Committee have a new "shed" erected, complete with aircon, kitchen, office and of course, the BAR! Think it was "opened" yesterday, and a lot of thanks heaped on personnel from Roxby Downs, for their assistance. Good crowd in attendance, and no doubt many would be nursing massive hangovers today.

Good to finally see Lake Eyre, though only a little water visible, up where the Warburton flows into the lake. Would be impressive when it's full. Bit hazy for good photography, but still managed to take about 80 on Linda's diggy camera.

Hooroo...
Bob.

G'day willem, forget about removing anything inside the car , seats etc, it's all done from under the car , take transfer case of first makes it a lot easier and not the weight,undo shifters from under car with gearbox mount slightly lowered. note.. these gearboxes with transcase on back of weigh about 250kilos so be very careful ..

Willem,

Back in 99 when travelling through the Hill on hols (lived in sydney then) my GQ had an argument with it's clutch. Took it to one of the local mechanics who said he would remove the engine to do the job. He ended up not doing it that way because my engine bay was so chock full of stuff that he couldn't see where to start. I now use this guy to service the GU, he has a great rep in town and has proven many times to know what he is on about.

It is probably just confusing the issue for you, sorry, but it is another option to think about.

Hope the job goes smoothly and doesn't hurt the hip too much
Duncs.