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Hiya guys. I'm looking to seperate the engine and gearbox from the wrecked Selecta we had. I've been bad and left them sitting in the corner of the drive under a tarp as I can't move them together as they're to heavy and I've no engine hoist :eek:

Is splitting them easy so I can put them individually into the garage?

Have never done it before, but have all the required tools (I would hope) so a quick plonkers guide would be great (y) :p

Ta. Jon.
 
Assuming its a similar method to the manual version you first need to remove the starter motor and the lower plate covering the flywheel. Then there are 3 main 19 mm bolts and a 19 mm nut to undo, the gearbox should then slide out from the engine. Try and support the engine as best you can, as they fall over easily!

As its a selecta there might be a couple of other bits to undo (electrics for the powder clutch etc?) but it shouldnt be too bad.
 
CLXCraig said:
Would have thought thes abaout 6 bolts holding the bell housing to the engine and then you may have to gently tap the engine off the input shaft. is mr Haynes not with you jon?
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Not look at Mr Haynes TBH :p

Should have thought of it before, but just though I'd check to see if anyone had any tips on here first. I could get the dealership manual out and have a butchers I suppose (y)

totnesmonster said:
Assuming its a similar method to the manual version you first need to remove the starter motor and the lower plate covering the flywheel. Then there are 3 main 19 mm bolts and a 19 mm nut to undo, the gearbox should then slide out from the engine. Try and support the engine as best you can, as they fall over easily!

As its a selecta there might be a couple of other bits to undo (electrics for the powder clutch etc?) but it shouldnt be too bad.
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Ta for that, starter is on gearbox though (how they started on the auto's) so might not need to move that.

I'll have a look (y)

Jon.
 
The starter motor is mounted on the gearbox? Are you sure? I'm not sure about these selectas but surely the starter motor turns the engine by turning the flywheel, as with any other car. It may look like it's mounted on the gearbox but the bolts holding it on go through the bell housing and into the engine block. It's not that difficult to remove anyway so you might as well do it. If nothing else it'll help reduce the weight you need to shift.
 
default_user said:
The starter motor is mounted on the gearbox? Are you sure? I'm not sure about these selectas but surely the starter motor turns the engine by turning the flywheel, as with any other car. It may look like it's mounted on the gearbox but the bolts holding it on go through the bell housing and into the engine block. It's not that difficult to remove anyway so you might as well do it. If nothing else it'll help reduce the weight you need to shift.
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Now you mention it, Sits on the gearbox, but yes, turns fly wheel :eek: :doh:
 
Hello Jon.
Remove starter motor. When removing the bolts and removing the starter motor, support the other end of the starter motor and do not allow it to drop as you pull it away. The lead to the clutch brushes is under the starter motor and can easily be damaged by the starter motor if you are not careful.

Do not attempt to remove the gearbox without first removing the clutch brushset.

Now the very important bit.
Be aware, that the main input shaft is not solid as on the manual gearbox, it is hollow and the oil pump drive shaft runs through it. When removing the box from the engine ( the auto box is heavier than you think ) have plenty of support under it and take great care not to bend the oil pump shaft as the gearbox comes away from the engine.

Good luck and please let me know how you get on.
Rgds, Petel.
 
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petel said:
Hello Jon.
Remove starter motor. When removing the bolts and removing the starter motor, support the other end of the starter motor and do not allow it to drop as you pull it away. The lead to the clutch brushes is under the starter motor and can easily be damaged by the starter motor if you are not careful.

Do not attempt to remove the gearbox without first removing the clutch brushset.

Now the very important bit.
Be aware, that the main input shaft is not solid as on the manual gearbox, it is hollow and the oil pump drive shaft runs through it. When removing the box from the engine ( the auto box is heavier than you think ) have plenty of support under it and take great care not to bend the oil pump shaft as the gearbox comes away from the engine.

Good luck and please let me know how you get on.
Rgds, Petel.
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Yay, your back (y)

Thanks for that, and thanks for reminding me about the input shaft not being solid. I remember seeing this somewhere else, but it had compleatly slipped my mind!

Will have a quick look through my dealership manual first, to see some pic's etc, so I'm not doing it willy nilly and risking damage.

I plan on storing them both together in the garage, it's just easier to move by hand seperated (I would have though anyway). Would it be best to re-assemble when in storeage to prevent damage to input shaft etc?

dave said:
unbolt the powder clutch from the fly wheel before removing box
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Ta for that Dave.
 
Just thought I'd say thanks for the help guys. Managed to get this done this afternoon/evening. Was easier than I expected, and I made sure I didnt bend the oil pump driveshaft.

Now engine and gearbox are sitting safely in the garage, and mums happy that there is a bit more room on the drive for the cars again now :)

Will upload some pic's in a bit, but gallery isn't currently uploading pics.

Jon.
 
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