Gear Linkage
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Do i only need to get the Grub pin out to get the Gear Linkage off. (at the box end) If so, any tips on how to get it off..
The MG manual dont tell me as such.. ?
Cheers :)

Select reverse gear and it will give you a better angle to get a punch onto it.

You'll need to undo the other link that goes to the gear stick aswell.

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

the grub pin for the bottom rod,

the rod above it there is an obvious bolt.

put it in gear (can never remember which one!) and tap it out with a flat ended punch.

I hate these pins so much I put a bolt through with a nylock on the end, M6 i think.

U sure i have to undo the other link that goes to the gear stick as well ?
im only taking the engine out.
i thought it will just come out from the gearbox end..
If so, how do i do that..
Could i drill the Grub pin out ?
Cheers :)

both rods need to be disconnected from the gearbox,

the pin could be tricky to drill as its hollow, split down one side and springy.

I wouldn't try drilling as you are very likely to break the drill off as it would catch on the slot in the roll pin.

If its stuck then it would be best to get a bit of heat on it than drill.

Oh yeah, make sure you use a punch big enough, if its too small it will start to go through the centre of the roll pin and make it an even tighter fit.

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

Its fairly easy to drift out.

I use a quality tool, a ground off 4" nail! lol! works every time.

Got it off :)
Put it into reverse, Which gave me more room to bash it out..
Thanks alot :)

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

Edited by richminiturbo. on 17th Jul, 2007.

M6 and nyloc is a BODGE. Use the proper roll pin, and spend a couple of quid on a proper punch, then you will have no problems.

lol, i've had an M5 with a nyloc through mine for years now, just replace it every time the engine comes out :)

Hi,
Me too with the bolt, no nut , but the bolt is looking very worn nowadays. It's been in there for a few years....
Cheers,
Gavin :)

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lol a bolt through the gearlinkage is the least of my concerns on my daily driver....