How to undo prop with diff already removed?

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rossmc88
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Post Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:14 pm

anyone know how to undo the prop to gearbox bolts when the diff has already been removed?

I really should have undone these bolts before I sold the diff

I tried locking the engine using a spanner on the viscous coupling, but it doesn't lock it

Any help would be great!
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Post Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:15 pm

Large screwdriver thru the U joint to lock it against the car....
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Post Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:19 pm

^ +1 or airgun it,
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Post Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:33 pm

22mm socket on the crank nose bolt and bar against the chassis rail will stop the engine turning, but you're still dependant on the clutch not slipping.
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Post Mon Oct 29, 2012 8:29 am

kam-325i wrote:Large screwdriver thru the U joint to lock it against the car....
This did the trick! Thanks!
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Post Mon Oct 29, 2012 10:05 am

Spanner on one end, socket and ratchet on the other.

No need to lock anything.
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