Member Since: 04 Apr 2020
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 106
Removing gear box support
So im starting the dreaded task of replacing the cat on me discovery as the downpipe flex has split, i know that i need to remove the middle gearbox support to be able to replace the cat but im wondering do i need to support the gearbox while im doing this or will it support itself?
im hoping it will support itself as im doing it on the floor so not much room for a guy like me and a supporting jack under the car Discovery 3 - Black SE with HSE upgrade
26th Sep 2022 2:55 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4400
Yes, you will need to support the gearbox. The engine will only lean back so far, but there will be a lot of load on whatever it's resting on, plus the leverage of the gearbox.
Interestingly, the engine will stay level on it's own without a gearbox on. Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
26th Sep 2022 3:09 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4400
P.S do always support the car with axle stands, before going under it, just in case the air suspension decides to do something silly!Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
26th Sep 2022 3:11 pm
scubble
Member Since: 04 Apr 2020
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 106
oh dont worry i do the same , always on axle stands when im under it
thanks for the advice though will figure out a way of supporting itDiscovery 3 - Black SE with HSE upgrade
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