Nigel Clark Posted March 6, 2023 Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 I need to get the prop out of my Rotoflex GT6 Mk3 to replace the universal joints. Simple question... Is it necessary to take the tunnel cover out to release the bolts connecting prop to overdrive flange, or can this be done from under the car? It's so long since I've done this job I can't remember, and taking out the tunnel cover is one of my least favourite jobs! Thanks in advance, Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted March 6, 2023 Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 It can be done from underneath but you'll have to rotate the prop shaft to get at each bolt. I've always taken the tunnel off as I think it the easier option. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted March 6, 2023 Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 I can undo the exhaust back box mounting on my Vitesse and drop the pipe down a bit, although always supported, to give a bit more access... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Clark Posted March 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 Thank you gents. I hate removing the tunnel cover, especially the two screws at the top going through the bulkhead, so I'm going to try from underneath. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted March 6, 2023 Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 Good luck! I don't do underneath anymore. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 6, 2023 Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 enjoy the fight with the exhaust in the way and half a turn on each nut then there's oily drips on the glasses and a tin of sticky plasters at the ready its a bit cold for grovelling have fun Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjit Posted March 7, 2023 Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 I've always been confused by people who go through the hassle of removing the gearbox tunnel to remove the prop shaft bolts. I mean you need to go under the car to do the rear ones/actually remove the prop. so for me easier to just do the front ones from the same position. I guess if you're just unbolting at the gearbox end to remove the gearbox it's easier - but I'd still prefer to remove both prop. and exhaust to do that job as I know if I don't I will smack one of them with the gearbox, probably with my fingers between gearbox and whatever I hit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyb Posted March 7, 2023 Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 19 hours ago, Nigel Clark said: Thank you gents. I hate removing the tunnel cover, especially the two screws at the top going through the bulkhead, so I'm going to try from underneath. Nigel When I recently put my tunnel back, I put rivnuts on those two top screw holes and used thumb screws to secure it. This will make it easier when I have to take it off/replace it. Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Clark Posted March 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 16 minutes ago, dannyb said: When I recently put my tunnel back, I put rivnuts on those two top screw holes and used thumb screws to secure it. This will make it easier when I have to take it off/replace it. Danny Thank you, that's a great idea, I'm going to try that. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 7, 2023 Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 do we need a new topic "Fight the H frame" ???? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted March 7, 2023 Report Share Posted March 7, 2023 I’d take the whole exhaust off, up to the downpipe. It’s not too bad underneath then (assuming same access as a Spit with overdrive). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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