My gearbox is fixed

[sladeywadey]

For dismantling the box you need a VAG 1582/3 tool to remove the input shaft bearing. After this you can get away with standard gear and bearing pullers.

The VAG tool is £100!! so I just knackered the input bearing when removing it and replaced it with a new one as it was £17 - much cheaper than the VAG tool.

You don't need any special tools for a clutch change though as you just remove the gearbox in whole and then you can unbolt the clutch assembly from the flywheel.

Also I found the best setup was to drive the front end up ramps and then lift the rear with a jack and support with axle stands. Gives decent height and the car is level.

great info - thanks again. How long to remove the gearbox once jacked up?