gearbox flange

hi guys, i recently put a mk2 1.8 8v gearbox in my mk1 but came across the probs of flange size 90 100mm so i swaped the iner cv joint to suit, but i just read the gearbox threads and found i can change the flanges, do they pop out or do ya strip the box many thanks mike

Yes they come off with out stripping the box,but you will need a puller for the  job, :dontknow:

Had mine off to change seals, theres a big FO spring behind them that makes them fly off. No idea by Haynes book of lies think you need a puller. It's the devils own job getting them back. I did mine oin the bench, wouldn't like to have to do it on the car.

you need to make a tool to put them back in, long M10 bolt with a plate across it so when you screw the bolt it pushes the flange back on, you just re attach the circlip around the bolt/plate

thanks all, i shall have a looksy in da morning cheers

i don't remember using a tool to r-assmble the flanges on my box, i just used a bar nd levered them down and then put the clips in.

i've got to change my box again in the next cople of months, so i'll do a how to change your bx flange thread for the tech area when i get round to it.

but this won't sort you out now, so be careful when removing as the springs do go flying!

dan

Great idea -  Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:58 pm    Post subject: Easy diy differential flange removal tool   

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Who knows how to post a link to a former topic on this site  :dontknow:

i used a block of wood and a big hammer to put them back on,on my drive wouldnt fancy putting them back on in place bolted to the car :dontknow: