Gearbox Removal - help!

Hi all,

So I thought I'd have a go at swapping my failing gearbox for another one.

I've never done anything like this before but I've been following the great guide on here for changing the clutch.

Currently stuck on actually getting the gearbox off the lugs, I'm able to stuck a screwdriver in the gap and level it apart but I can't get it far enough to get it to drop down. I've left on the shifter mechanism on the top however the transfer box and all the props have been removed so I can't see anything restricting it.

Anyone got any advice?

you have to remove everything even shifter and supposed you removed the mounting on the bottom

Ok, I'll remove the shifter as well in that case....I didn't bother because it looked like a pain in the ass!

I had to undo the engine mounts on the chassis and draw the engine forwards as well as taking the clutch apart whilst on the car to get it off.
When it was out I cut 1/2" off the flat plate on the chassis that the rear mount sits on to get it back with the clutch on.

The remote and the metal bracket it sits on have to come off the back of the gearbox for sure.

Very annoying as it looks as if it will come out all the time, but it just won't quite......

Thanks, I'll give that a go tomorrow. What a ball ache, thought these cars are simple to work on!

Perhaps consider doing something like this?
Takes only a little more than an hour to remove the gearbox