Alfa Romeo V6 GTV 156 GT gearbox removal. Restoration part 12

[@marlizealexander3854]

Thank you for all your effort Rick, learning a ton from your vid's for my 156 2.5 V6. Cheers

[@_RicksGarage]

Anthony Alexander your welcome. I too am learning about these cars and I’m happy to share everything as I go along. Thanks for the comment 👍🏼

[@pedropancho3128]

Great stuff. I might need to tackle this in my 156.

[@_RicksGarage]

If I can help just one person then I’m happy. I hope the videos gives you a good insight to the job 👍🏼

[@winterin78]

Ton of useful informations for gtv , Thanks 🎉 just try to follow the video to fix my buddy’s GTV

[@lucianistoc1264]

Thank you, your video made it possible for me to DIY a clutch job

[@MrOlcaymeral]

Great video and job. Thank you for your friends help as well.

[@_RicksGarage]

Thank you for the comments my friend. I’m glad you enjoyed the videos and hopefully find them useful 👍🏼

[@Goc67]

Brilliant content. Going to do the same soon enough.

[@donnagrimshaw3512]

have you a video putting the gearbox back?

[@danielistoc1561]

Hi mate, nice job! Doing a clutch kit replacement on a GT, gearbox got stuck one inch away from engine, ain’t slide out, any idea would be appreciate 👌

[@borislazarov8475]

Hello Rick. I have a 166 3.2 V6, i have to replace the clutch and probably the flywheel in a near future, do i have to remove the subframe as you did on your GTV? I do have troubles finding a flywheel here in France so if you have any suggestions I'm ready to search in the UK if you have any advices. Thank's a lot. Greetings

[@MrPatrik246]

I think this video covers pretty much jtd's aswell,1.9 atleast

[@_RicksGarage]

Patrik K is it the same on those too? I suppose the basic principles can be applied to most FWD cars 👍🏼

[@djlosmi]

Awesome! Subbed right away.

[@nemanjabajic2350]

why dont have for crosswagon?

[@porsche356a]

Rick, one job i never fancied at all. Does your GTV have a dual mass flywheel? Will you be swapping it out for a GTA flywheel/clutch? Thanks Steve

[@_RicksGarage]

porsche356a Hi. If my flywheel is out of tolerance then yes, but if not then no, I’ll be sticking with the dual mass. Many people may think I’m mad for not swapping for a single mass anyway but there are a couple of potential drawbacks which I will cover in my upcoming videos.

[@ronanwrapp]

Hey Rick, thank you for your great channel, it will help me a lot for my Spider 916 3.0 maintenance. I have to replace the starter on my V6 12v, which parts would you advise me to remove first in order to access the starter ? Front pipes and subframe I guess, but also maybe the right driveshaft and the rear exhaust manifold ? Thanks a lot for your feedback.

[@alfaromeomalta6017]

I'm next thank you

[@Robert-pi6vs]

Hello Rick my 156 alfa dose not connect to my blueDriver scanner what should i be looking for,Thanks Ed.

[@_RicksGarage]

Personally I just use a cheap Autel code reader which has worked well for me over the years but it does have its limitations. If you’re looking for some special in-depth software then your best bet is to ask the question on some of the owners clubs who could offer some advice on this. I too need to upgrade mine

[@thomasmillward4568]

Hi Rick, I’m trying to remove the bell housing from a 3.2 v6 Alfa Romeo, all the bolts appear to be undone it pulls away all the way round about 2cm but won’t pull off ??? Are you able to offer any advice on how to get it off completely? Thanks Tom

[@_RicksGarage]

Thomas Millward did you remove the Allen bolt at the rear of the engine/bell housing? Also the flywheel protection plate?

[@thomasmillward4568]

Ricks Garage that’s for getting back to me so quickly!! I have removed both....

[@thomasmillward4568]

Where is the Allen bolt located? Just so I can be sure?

[@_RicksGarage]

It’s just under the starter motor/above the diff. Check out my video at 11:00 minutes

[@markabero5443]

Hi mate im trying to remove the gearbox too but the subframe is on the. How can i remove the subframe? Need help Thanks mate

[@_RicksGarage]

You need to remove the downpipes, drop the exhaust tunnel/heat shielding, unbolt bottom lower engine mount, unbolt track rod ends from the hub carriers, unbolt steering rack bolts (may be seized), unbolt and lower subframe. Check out my Alfa restoration playlist and you will find a detailed video on removing the front subframe. There is a video specifically for removing the subframe and another one for removing the alternator which also covers subframe removal

[@markabero5443]

Do you reckon i can remove the gearbox without removing the subframe

[@markabero5443]

Hi really need ur advise mate

[@_RicksGarage]

@@markabero5443 i have heard that it is possible to move the gearbox back with the subframe in place but I can imagine it isn’t easy and probably quite tricky to line back up when it come to refitting. Definitely a 2 man job I would have thought.

[@markabero5443]

Thanks mate. I’ll try tomorrow pray for me mate.

[@jjar5690]

I´m a big fan of yours Thanks for all the tips a question, how much have you raised the gtv from the ground? Greetings from Spain.

[@_RicksGarage]

Thank you for the kind words. Here is a link to my axle stands. They are extra high lift designed for large 4x4 vehicles. Minimum hight is 400mm. Maximum hight is 615mm www.machinemart.co.uk/p/cax-6tbc-6-ton-axle-stands/

[@alfaman4113]

Is the removal of the 156 selespeed gearbox the same

[@_RicksGarage]

Yes. I believe the selespeed gearbox is identical to the manual. Only difference is the electronically actuated clutch.

[@alfaman4113]

Rick’s Garage thanks for the reply bro. Just one thing while working on the removal of the gearbox, did you have the cars weight resting on the blocks under the sump?. Love your video man. I have a gtv, ts, 16v. But just bought a real nice clean 156 TI jts selespeed 2005, of eBay, as a project,Real cheap to but needs a new clutch. And another thing the guy I bought it off, his mechanic had told him that the release bearing had worn right through the pressure plate spring fingers. Now how could the mechanic have diagnosed that without taking the gearbox off?

[@_RicksGarage]

@@alfaman4113 No, the weight of the car is on axel stands. Only the weight of the engine is resting on the wood cribbing. Resting the engine on the cribbing it much safer than resting it on a Jack. Don’t worry about the release bearing and pressure plate. You should get new ones with your new clutch kit.

[@alfaman4113]

Rick’s Garage yes the car came with a new clutch kit. But what I want to know is how the mechanic was able to diagnose the fact that the release bearing had worn right through the pressure plate spring fingers, without taking the gearbox off. How would he have known that.

[@_RicksGarage]

@@alfaman4113 your guess is as good as mine. Maybe it makes a familiar noise that his mechanic is familiar with through experience but he may just be speculating. I wouldn’t read too much into it. There is no way to tell for sure until you pull the gearbox off.