gearbox-help needed

[james accordino]

--- Alan Pritchard
<alanthecelt at alanthecelt.screaming.net> wrote:
> im currently replacing my clutch, when i came to
> pulling the gearbox off the
> input shaft i had to use a crowbar!!!  now i have
> the problem of refitting
> it, bearing in mind im working under the car on
> ramps, is there any
> tips/tricks to doing this????  everything has been
> checked for fit.  but its
> still extremely tight....
> 

Doing the same on the 200.  Bentley and ETKA both
mention ensuring to remove rust, add minimal grease,
ensure smooth slide, and remove any EXCESS grease from
input shaft.  BTW, I assume you are talking about the
input shafts fit in the splined hole on the clutch
plate, as most input shafts are actually attached to
the trans.  If the tight fit is into the pilot
bearing, DO NOT reinstall the trans., or you'll have
it out again shortly.  BTDT, many moons ago.

Jim Accordino