5 Speed Gearbox Removal
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 2:57 pm
Unfortunately my 5 speed box on my 1973 130/5 needs a rebuild so it needs to come out. It says in the manual to disconnect the propshaft at the diff flange and then when the engine and box are removed far enough out of the engine bay then to unbolt the propshaft from the gearbox flange. However I've been told that it is possible to undo the collar at the spline just rearward of the u/j on the gearbox and split the propshaft there making sure it is marked so that it goes back in exactly the same rotational position. This sounds fine but where is the access hole in the body/chassis? I've taken the drivers seat out expecting to find a big rubber bung behind the transmission tunnel insulation and carpet but there isn't one nor it seems is there one in the passenger side either. Can anyone help or have I been given incorrect information?