Well, it's a year since I started this thread on the T9 box that I'm trying to fit to my +2. Over that year the body has been restored, but is due to go back for some correctional work over Christmas. Before it goes I'm trying to fit the engine and gearbox to the car - the idea being that if there's some fettling to do I could get it tidied up while the car's there.
So I tried to fit the engine this afternoon. It's a tight fit - manouevering to the nearest mm - it's my first time, working on my own, so I've been taking my time.
Here's a piccy of the T9 box:
The problem is the thing sticking out of the top. It's a spring loaded plunger that keeps the box in gear. It fouls on the underside of the body, and I can't get the engine and gearbox past a certain point; I need to get the gearbox tail into the tunnel of the chassis, but then the front of the sump is sitting on the steering rack, and I can't get it any further.
Has anyone else had this problem with a T9 fit? What's the solution? Do I have to cut a slot in the body? I've never heard of this if I do have to.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Sean.