i did not go to the pub, but i will tomorrow
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. the gearbox is IN
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what a job the jack slipped under the engine and poor young lad helper was holding it up with his knees , i was holding the gearbox from above with a strap so i let it down gently onto his body
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and then propped the engine up before it ripped out the only rubber mount holding it
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. after this fiasco we got an engine crane holding the engine and got the box on. now why didn't we think of that before. i know because we were freezing cold and in a hurry and thought doing it the first way was a good idea
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. now it is a matter of sub frame , steering rack, gear linkage , control arms . drive shafts and other bits to put on . we might have a go on Saturday if i feel ok
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