Gearbox removal done!!
2003-01-26 by Don Lattimer <donlattimer@pacific.net>
Hi all, For those with the Essex V6 and 4 speed with overdrive, yes you can remove the gearbox without removing the engine. The bell housing is left attached to the engine and the gearbox is separated from the bell housing and lowered from the car. Pretty easy if you have a lift which I didn't. Mine is only on jackstands. A friend (a Brit) and myself removed mine today in 45 minutes (after removing the exhaust system). If anyone needs more details I'd be happy to provide them. I'll get some pics and all the #'s off the case for future reference. Now to get it fixed and back on the road!! Don Lattimer #3M5759 Willits, CA, USA