Gearbox/Diff removal

[Jhonno]

How easy/hard is it to remove a gearbox and diff from a car? Its a 325i.. What do you need to do? How long should i allow?

[Davenotouring]

Diff.....allow a couple of hours.

You'll need....

A good ratchet
19mm spanner
17mm spanner
19mm socket
17mm socket
Allen Key type socket exact size?? 8/10mm??

I think thats all?

And some gloves, or you'll cut your hands to bits like I did.

Gearbox....dunno?!

[Jhonno]

is it hard to do or just time consuming?

[Davenotouring]

Time consuming, and the bolts are tight as foook.

It's just nuts and bolts, make sure you have a decent torch!

[Jhonno]

There was me thinkin the engine was out the car i gotta remove them from... but nooo turns out its still in!! Makes it more awkward and longer to do!