Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2005 19:26:55 +0200 From: "Richard NL" <rootnospamlhost> Subject: Re: Saab 99 gearbox gasket or not?
"Grunff" <grunffnospam.com> wrote in message news:42cd5872$0$7906$fa0fcedbnospam.zen.co.uk... > Richard NL wrote: > > > 1: leave the gearbox attached to the engine and get it out as one piece > > OR: > > 2: loosen all the gearbox bolts and get only the engine out, as this saves > > me the hassle of removing driveshafts etc. > > > > The question is: > > Is 2: an option? > > Yes, it's an option, but not one worth considering. > > It's considerably more hassle than 1, bearing in mind that you'll need > to remove the clutch in order to achieve it. > > Go for option 2, and take this opportunity to replace all 4 driveshaft > boots. One less job for the future. > > > > And if yes: Is there a gasket between the engine and the > > gearbox? > > I don't think there was a gasket, no. You'd simply use gasket compound > (high temp silicone) instead. > > > -- > Grunff Grunff, thank you. But I already have the clutch off, and driveshafts and boots are really good. Does that change your view? Richard.