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Old 28th September 2018, 17:53   #1
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Question Sub-frame drop and 1.8T Gearbox removal question.

If I loosen all six sub-frame main 15 mm long bolts, remove those three on the Gearbox side, can that side of the sub-frame be lowered sufficiently to allow the gearbox to be lowered and removed that way?

I attach a few images of work in progress today.
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Old 28th September 2018, 19:29   #2
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You can drop the subframe as you suggest by removing the three passenger side bolts and loosening the other three. This will give you room to get the gearbox in and out.

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If you want to do it the easy way with no swearing, take the subframe off completely, I do this now on every clutch change as it makes life so much easier.
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its definitely easier on a 1.8, you can get to most things (Including removing the driveshaft bearing and the lower engine mount) From above!

Plenty of room to get to everything
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Remove the exhaust at the front downpipe, remove both cross braces under the gearbox tunnel, drop the front exhaust rubbers off, you can then lower the exhaust, leaving it on the rear rubbers and move it to the side of the car.

I secure it to the axle stand with a bungee
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I feel your pain!
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I usually remove the exhaust rubbers with a Stanley knife then fit new ones!
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I usually remove the exhaust rubbers with a Stanley knife then fit new ones!
Me too, except I don't have 8,000,000 spare ones like some

Here we go, I'm getting a set of these
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Me too, except I don't have 8,000,000 spare ones like some

Here we go, I'm getting a set of these
Everyone has to have a stock of spares.
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Everyone has to have a stock of spares.
I suppose so, do you need any lowline IPK's ??
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Driveshafts pop out easily, no need for concern.
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