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Hey guys,

Ok, story so far: My r34 gtt (pull type clutch) went in for a clutch change, the mechanic took everything bar the gearbox off, and that's where we're up to. We CANNOT get the gearbox off. We've tried using crowbars and what happens is the gearbox moves away from the engine before snapping back on to it.

The mechanic reckons it's the clutch and pressure plate grabbing and that the only solution now is to cut a hole in the bottom of the gearbox to get at the pressure plate screws.

Does this sound normal? Surely this isn't a rare problem with these cars?

Thanks in advance

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Hey guys,

Ok, story so far: My r34 gtt (pull type clutch) went in for a clutch change, the mechanic took everything bar the gearbox off, and that's where we're up to. We CANNOT get the gearbox off. We've tried using crowbars and what happens is the gearbox moves away from the engine before snapping back on to it.

The mechanic reckons it's the clutch and pressure plate grabbing and that the only solution now is to cut a hole in the bottom of the gearbox to get at the pressure plate screws.

Does this sound normal? Surely this isn't a rare problem with these cars?

Thanks in advance

Sounds like he hasnt unclipped the release bearing.

Here is the DIY:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/R3...Gu-t268118.html

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He hadn't, but by the time I got there he'd already sawed the hole and was undoing the pressure plate. Not sure how he plans to put it all together without undoing that clip though, I guess he'll figure it out.

The flywheel bearing was fkd too, as well as the uni-joints and center bearing, which have to be replaced. This has been such a mission.

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OUCH i would be so dirty. ive just got images running through my head of this guy with his arm reaching through this big ass hole saying its gonna cost more than quoted cos its such a nightmare job.

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Cheers for the condolences. Currently looking at calling the nrma and the automative traders thingy tomorrow, as well as some skyline expert mechanics tomorrow to figure out what the hell is going on, where I stand and what to do next (if you have any suggestions please let me know!).

Kinda upset about it to be honest, but as long as he doesn't charge me for all the fking around labour I guess I'll have to put it behind me...

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yeah even if "the clutch and pressure plate were grabbing" you can still take the pivot out of the clutch fork to slip off the box. Make sure you don't get a bill and I would be asking him to provide a replacement bell housing too (making sure it's a pull clutch type). post up your progress

kjb_r33 Experienced

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So... any ideas what I do now? He was pretty confrontational about it when I pointed out the r-clip and the clutch fork under the boot...

He was being confrontational because he has NO idea. Trying to hide his ignorance.

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I called 4 specialist mechanics in Sydney this morning who were recommended in a sau nsw thread, and they were all shocked. One even said "he was just joking with you mate" before I told him he'd already sawed the hole. All I got was a shocked silence in response.

Fk I wish I'd just driven to a specialist and didn't have this problem. Where can I get a new bell housing?

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I think you really need to get it out if that shop asap, if he wants to charge you for the work done up to the hole cutting bit then he should also then pay up for a replacement bell housing. I wouldn't be asking him to swap bellhousings over either. If he's not up for paying for a replacement bellhousing then I don't see why he should ask you to pay for his lack of expertise.

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He's going to say the bell housing is still structurally sound, how do I get this investigated? I assume this will involve x-ray scanning. Is there potential for the original part to be welded back in or will that just be a bandaid?

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He's going to say the bell housing is still structurally sound, how do I get this investigated? I assume this will involve x-ray scanning. Is there potential for the original part to be welded back in or will that just be a bandaid?

I wouldn't actually expect him to front up with a new or replacement bellhousing but what he has done has devalued the car even if it is welded up, and it's something that shouldn't have been done to start with if he'd had any idea what to do. The next place you go should be able to advise you on this, depends on the size and location of the hole. I would get a quote from a wreckers for replacement bellhousing (and factor in labour to change it over) so you have an idea of possible cost he has unnecessarily incurred.

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