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[minidave1991-89]

After finally removing the driveshafts today and stripping the engine bay down i've hit another problem...

The roll pin joining the gear linkage up to the gearbox isnt budging

The pin itself is at a very bad angle so i cannot get the correct side to punch it out, but i was wondering if you could hit it the other way out?

Is there any other way of getting this pin out?

Thanks for your support

[HUBBA.HUBBA]

After finally removing the driveshafts today and stripping the engine bay down i've hit another problem...

The roll pin joining the gear linkage up to the gearbox isnt budging

The pin itself is at a very bad angle so i cannot get the correct side to punch it out, but i was wondering if you could hit it the other way out?

Is there any other way of getting this pin out?

Thanks for your support

Select reverse and you'll be able to punch it through.

[1977 Loud_Mini]

I usually have the car in neutral and one of the roll pins is at a better angle/position to the other and should come out after a good hammering. I think when looking at the front of the car you need to knock it towards the 11 o clock position. Never really tried it in any other gear so that could work as HUBBA.HUBBA suggests.

[olds_kool_lews]

ask chuck norris to punch it through

[olds_kool_lews]

opps double post

Edited by olds_kool_lews, 04 March 2011 - 01:26 AM.

[Wil_h]

One of these make the job so much easier. I always put it in reverse.

[Stevee]

Or do it my way

BRAKE IT OFF

my pin had rusted right into the joint so we just lifted the shell and when we did the arm snaped so the pins been sat in oil for 6 months + now

hopefully it go back in

[SolarB]

One of these make the job so much easier. I always put it in reverse.

I used mine last night, best thing I've ever bought at a show.

[minidave1991-89]

Or do it my way

BRAKE IT OFF

my pin had rusted right into the joint so we just lifted the shell and when we did the arm snaped so the pins been sat in oil for 6 months + now

hopefully it go back in

I did have a hack at it yesterday and, funnily enough my mate (who's nickname is chuck norris) had a go aswell.

Chuck Norris has been defeated by a roll pin!!

[minidave1991-89]

Just bought one of those roll pin removers off mini spares, thanks for recommending it
Hopefully here tomorrow so i can finally get the engine out!

[LESTA MINI]

ive got one of those mini spare pin punch, i dont really have a gear when doing it, its which ever one works out easiest on that day, i just keep hitting until it goes, and when i replace it i put a cable tie through it oo ensure it doesnt come out while driving.

[Stevee]

well me and rob are better than chuck norris then ;]

[jfbento]

The thing whit the gear being in reverse is that the shaft is more inside thus more suported by gearbox housing. I've read this somewhere before.
I've always done this in reverse gear with an old 5mm dril bit and some carefull and patience. But take the Wil_h advice and buy that tool.

[Minimonet]

Just reading this old post! I’m currently removing the pin, my God it’s impossible. I’ve tried everything!!! Sireousoy considering cutting the rod. I need to get the engine out and it’s taking me ages to do the job

Edited by Minimonet, 03 June 2018 - 03:14 PM.