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Ok thanks guys!

Thanks for the replies, But can i hold the pulley bolt to stop the crank turning? ( think its tourqed up tighter? ). Also what do i need a bi-hex socket to undo the bolts or can i use a normal hex socket? Thanks......mcd

Hi, Could someone tell me what size the square gearbox drain plug is on a 1990 k10? I have tried a 11mm but it was to big as was a 1/2" drive, I also tried a 3/8" drive but that was to small and a 10mm hex key, this fit tight but just slipped when i turned it. I think it is a 10mm square but...

Hi, Do you need to put a sealant on the gearbox drain plug on reffiting?

Hi, I have just taken my gearbox off to fit a five speed and noticed my flywheel has about 1/4 to 1/3 of the teeth missing all the way round. Its been grinding on the starter since i bought it ( think the solenoid wasnt pushing the pinion out far enough ) so i got a starter with the five...

Hi, I have just taken my gearbox off to fit a five speed and noticed my flywheel has about 1/4 to 1/3 of the teeth missing all the way round. Its been grinding on the starter since i bought it ( think the solenoid wasnt pushing the pinion out far enough ) so i got a starter with the five...

Ok so theres no chance of loosing the sidegears so long as i dont start it up without the axles in? By the way thanks for the replies!

Thanks for the replies, But wont i loose the side gears into the diff if i dont shove something into the hole? ( ive heard this can happen )

Hi, I want to get a 5 speed box for my k10 to replace my 4 speed one. I have found one at a scrapyard for £50 ( if i take it out myself ) or £75 if they remove it ( dont know if this is a good price or not )? Anyway i was thinking of hacksawing through the axles on the car at the scrappy as...

Ok thanks for the help guys! Sorry for putting post in wrong section ( oops ). Thanks again......mcd_uk

Hi, Could someone tell me how much a 1.0 k10 engine and tranny weighs as i want to lift it out with a plank of wood across the wings and a person each side? Does anyone think this would be a problem ( wing damage to heavy etc )? Any help aprieciated......Dan

Hi, Could someone tell me how much a 1.0 k10 engine and tranny weighs as i want to lift it out with a plank of wood across the wings and a person each side? Does anyone think this would be a problem ( wing damage to heavy etc )? Any help aprieciated......Dan

Ok thanks 4 the help

Hi, I want to change my standard 4 speed box to a 5 speed one and wanted to know if i need to take all the 5 speed linkages from under the donor car ( as this will be tricky at a scrap yard) or can i just connect the old linkages to the new box and screw on the 5 speed gear knob to the old...