Vectra C Gearbox Replacement! Part #2

[@RetroBoy94]

Great mini series James. Can I suggest you pull apart the old gearbox to try and find the issue with it? Would make a good bonus video. Would show people how a gearbox works.

[@littlelegs4779]

This clown hasn't a clue how to inflate a tyre, asking to show how a transmission works is like asking parliament to deliver brexit

[@SuperHoops]

Little Legs why are you so toxic? James has taught me and others many, many things which has personally encouraged me to do a lot of things myself and save a lot of money in the process. Everybody has to start somewhere, we’re not all absolutely perfect. Stop hating and appreciate the uploads.

[@RetroBoy94]

Little Legs you’re just toxic pal. You’re not welcome here. I’ve learned so much from James. He’s shown that most jobs on cars can be done at home. And you sir, will be blocked by James in no time good day 😉😂

[@nov3019892008]

Little legs? Little dick more like!

[@neilmurphy845]

@@SuperHoops ya james is just a normal D.I.Y person like most of us he's talking crap does he think he's in a car listening to the radio it's KZbin if u don't like james well then stop talking mean about him and go watch someone else if that's what you like

[@zIIJimmYIIz]

Don't scrap the gearbox, Id open it up and learn from it plus also id cut off the input shaft, then you'll have the perfect clutch alignment tool

[@tcpnetworks]

It would make a good video :)

[@1066gaz]

Be careful guys you can easily damage your back lifting engines & gearboxes like i did once rupturing a disc in my back. The pain comes on the next morning as well extremely painful it is let me tell you. Always keep that back straight when lifting. Good video.

[@mkm7962]

He hit himself in the face with a hammer lol, I hit myself in the face with a transit gearbox lmao, at least I broke the gearboxes fall. Looking back on some of the things I've done in the past nd wonder how I am still in 1 peace lol.

[@joevwgolf]

“I like my toes” 😂, great video‼️

[@Bubus9ify]

And after saying that he slams himself with a hammer in the eye.. made my day lol

[@tcpnetworks]

As stated previously - I found the best method of doing the transmissions - especially the automatics - by removing the engine and transmission as one unit. I can then replace the rear main, machine the fly, replace the bearings etc, without rolling around on the ground. Takes about the same amount of labour to get it done this way and it's much better as a job.

[@JohnCarlyle]

Problem with removing the whole engine is that you need a crane to do so. That makes it out of DIYable for most.

[@georgemiller4585]

Is this a pisstake comment

[@Adamwarren27]

John Carlyle good job James has a crane

[@JohnCarlyle]

@@Adamwarren27 That's not a crane, it's a support beam. Or does he actually have one used in a video I've not seen?

[@whitekoala4172]

I prefer to take the roof off my car to change the radio so I can do it stood up

[@hawkertyphoon4537]

Lesson of the day: put a rotten tire where you kind of expect a heavy piece of metal to fall. Just in case you want to keep the gearbox or whatever it is... i cringed hard when i saw the GB drop. but ey... das just meh. well done Sirs!

[@vauxaholic]

As a vectra c owner I’m following this series and loving it, I just love the way you go right into it an show all the problems your facing....top job mate 👍

[@Spencewatts51]

Great video James. Not an easy job,so good on you.look forward to the next one.

[@vinegar008]

The starter motor on the Vauxhall's is a nightmare, especially when you working on jack stands. The motor usually located at the back of the engine between the engine and the firewall. Then with the Steering rack and exhaust in the way... GREAT FUN. I changed it once on my friend's 04 Meriva and I don't want to do it ever again.

[@beany1987]

I really hope you changed the gearbox front seal behind the thrust bearing their like £9 but if it goes which is quite common after changing a old gearbox then it will be a new clutch aswell if the oil gets on it!!!

[@The-Rectifier]

You just take the words out my mouth👍👍👍

[@dee106ful]

Hardly likely if he didn't know which bolts to remove he wouldn't have known about that.

[@beany1987]

@@dee106ful all gearboxes are different so not knowing were bolts are just means your inexperienced with just that model and some are designed by fools and are a right pain just to take off. Guys removed plenty of gearboxes just on the channel let alone in his lifetime.

[@Adamwarren27]

dee106ful if it was a corsa gearbox he knows where all the bolts are every car is different

[@stef2198]

You could also use that engine hoist to lift the weight of the box while you manoeuvres it in. Put a strop around the box, works wonders on a heavy box

[@christopherland4240]

Great video, a real major job to undertake on your driveway. Well done.

[@Parknest]

James, I've done this very job a few times. The most recent one was on my 2002 Citroen Xsara Picasso to replace the clutch. I had to remove the gearbox again because I had trouble engaging the gears and the input shaft needed some more lubrication. It was fine after that. I face the prospect of having to replace the clutch on my Celica which is something I wouldn't normally relish (it will make for great content on my own channel). It is an absolute struggle on your own so I feel your pain. I suspect that the noise could've been the release bearing. It sounded graunchy when you were spinning it. I understand you not replacing the clutch on a car that is going to get sold once the work has been done.

[@Mitchbaz93]

oh man you shoulda opened up the gear box before scrapping it to see how it all works, i mean i learned about my starter motor this way, so easy to strip and save £50 as there cheap to repair (btw a failing starter motor only needs a good clean and a set of bush's (£8) if that and its brand new again) btw same vecter owner here and this is a great set of vids. your content is 100% great stuff dude!

[@TK42138]

Good work! Surprised at how compact that gearbox is. Looks shorter than the 'box on the Peugeot 206 and probably just as heavy. You're spot on when saying get an assistant to help when removing or refitting a gearbox - it's a lot safer and less risk of injury. I highly recommend getting an adjustable transmission cradle to fit on a workshop trolley jack if you're going to be doing more gearbox swap jobs in the future.

[@Gigz69]

Brave doing box on your own on the deck. 👍

[@Logicalx]

James, I’d recommend the Draper 150KG Gearbox Floor Jack. Around £120 but can be found for around £70. Makes life so much easier!

[@KMaciej84]

Have you checked the oil in that gearbox? It's a used gearbox that may have lost some oil during transportation. So I think is a good idea to check the level and maybe change the oil.

[@anthonykenny1120]

Good job James, great to see you wearing safety boots/shoes.. very important always

[@jasongoulden2938]

Loved watching this Vauxhalls pretty easy to work on, think we all have our own way of doing things I would of dropped the whole lot down to the ground tbh well onto a few blocks then you can drag it out on a trolley jack without having to do much lifting of the gearbox

[@fatwalletboy2]

yeah even with an engine crane supporting a gearbox its still tricky to twist it the right way and align the input shaft up on your own. the engine may also need to be dropped to just the right angle and forwards or backwards in some cars otherwise the box will never go back on

[@cabdriveruk]

You have gone through all that hard work and not even checked the clutch disc or pressure plate and spigot bearing ? you at least needed a new release bearing. I hope its ok when you test drive it and you don't have to strip it all down again.

[@Adamwarren27]

Mate it’s not his car! If the owner didn’t want it replaced that’s up to him James isn’t going to throw his own money into someone else’s car!

[@cabdriveruk]

@@Adamwarren27 I know its his mates car Adam, i was just thinking to go through all that hassle and have something go wrong.

[@culchiegarage6727]

Great work lad. Ive done a few gearboxes on the ground myself. Its tough work.

[@darkbyte2005]

Just so good and relaxing to listen and watch the gearbox story!

[@paulmc9314]

did my astra z18xe gearbox and clutch in a tiny lock up garage lit by rechargeable worklights in january at -2, 4 evenings of misery haha. i completely agree with needing extra hands to put new box back in, tried myself for 2 hours thinking all ways, was never going too happen, only to find on the test drive the second hand replacement boxes diff was done as well was very pissed off after all that work. dont trust ebay gearboxes unless you have seen it running. i guarantee its the diff bearings / planetry gears thats gone, very common on the F17 boxes, later found you can replace the bearings and planetry gears without having to remove the whole box and subframe. would be good too see you strip that old box down at least take the boxes magnetic sump plug off it will more than likely have large metal filings on it from the gears not meshing correctly :)

[@tommcdermott1989]

Good old Tom.... nowhere to be seen while jammer and the neighbour crawl around under his car in the piss rain.... next episode gearbox is back in..... Tom appears !!

[@tomjohntig]

Extra cornflakes for brekkie build your mussels up lol. Great job and good neighbours 👍

[@zedman442]

The old CSC was definitely noisy. And definitely not the M32 gearbox so your right probably F17. Good job.

[@lewishill64]

Great video again. I may attempt mine now. First I have another 3 sets of wheels to refurb.

[@sickomotorsport]

Hydraulic slave cylinder/release bearing will leak..... if not straight away after a few days. It should always be changed at least.

[@Adamwarren27]

The new//2nd hand one already had one installed but nobody noticed that

[@jameznm]

Fair play, it's all about making your life easier, not point struggling your nuts off trying to wiggle the box between the subframe and loose skin in the process, it's probably safer too. The way you did it you were no where near the heavy item when it dropped. Especially as you were on your own.

[@julianthomson7398]

Ratchet straps are a good idea if you want to fit the subframe on your own

[@shanebrookes1878]

Vauxhall clutch’s are a nightmare and zafira even bigger ball ache 😖 corsa is the easiest to do lol!! Subframed as to be dropped and ya a brave man doing it ok axle stands!! Keep up the good work

[@shanebrookes1878]

Subframe I mean bleeding iPhone

[@andyhill6711]

Having done my wife's Zaf with a mate, I can verify they are an arse to do the clutch on a driveway...

[@ianrimmer1968]

Good vid. Make sure the new box has oil in before you drive it. 😀

[@northerner1374]

It’s a good job the box is toast due to it falling on the driveway. Probably better to have been facing the box and gently lowering it down onto an old milk crate or tyre. Anyways it’s off so hopefully the new box comes with a warranty as you don’t want to do that again!

[@michaelw2104]

Why oh Why go to all the trouble of taking the gearbox off and NOT change the clutch and bearing

[@Stop..carry-on]

m w his mate is flogging the car on - it’s prob seen as a unrecoverable cost therefore not done if the existing is working

[@mikeburnitt403]

If the release bearing is that noisy the clutch would be getting to the end of its life, having a new clutch is a good selling point so the costs would be recoverable.

[@michaelw2104]

@@Stop..carry-on : he stands more chance selling it with a new 3 in 1 clutch kit fitted and get a better price for it also that bearing was that noisy it was probably the bearing at fault and not the gearbox at all , so for the cost of a second hand gearbox that would have paid for the clutch kit. it would be a real shame if he puts that all back together with the same clutch and bearing and the noise is still there.

[@CrazyPetez]

Good job wrestling that gearbox out and in! On an American front engine, rear drive car there’s nothing like rolling under the car on a creeper with the gear box on your chest. Then it’s a simple matter of lifting (oof) it into place. I couldn’t help thinking that it might have been easier removing the engine/gearbox as a unit then removing the gearbox. Probably not or you would have done it that way. Cheers!

[@evsy21201]

If the gearbox wasn’t broken, it is now 😂🙈

[@classicgamer4451]

Hi James i wish i lived closer to you i would loved to be able to give you a hand another good one James 👍

[@colwyn9]

Make sure you drain out the nasty oil and water mix, its bound to have gotten in when you washed the breather cap then refill the box with fresh oil

[@patrickryan7385]

Would the gearbox not come up instead of down. Save taking subframe off

[@williams8891]

Nice one, was looking forward to this video.

[@Adam2050]

Did you not change the clutch while you were there? Seems a complete waste of time not too, when there was a lot of play in that bearing etc.

[@rjshhooba9857]

I do not have a red bar like that, I have a IKEA SKORVA is that good enough to hold the engine with a chain?

[@OTwinSnakesO]

Out of curiosity mate what were those power and ground wires for that connect to the battery? Looks like somethings been retrofitted to the car?

[@mju7752]

Please tell me you changed that noisy bearing at least? Replacing the clutch would of helped the sale, not hindered it!

[@sukhmaidickoff]

would of????

[@paulnemmyfanboy87]

Some of you guys are brutal. It's not even his car, chances are the owner didn't want the clutch replacing or the flywheel machining if he's selling it. Besides it's a Vauxhall so it'll knacker out before the clutch wears.... Also change the trans fluid comment? How has it got any in it with the shafts removed anyway? I know the pains of changing a clutch/gearbox on a driveway, keep up the good work!

[@Adamwarren27]

Think the words you are looking for is stupid people!

[@johnlad1481]

Good job pal your bad as me working on cars 👍

[@danglee1786]

U can do a clutch without box removal but not box replacement I do boxes on my own even 6speed ones I just use the jack to hold box u can also get a bit that goes on jack that has a adjustable platform u can chain box to

[@Everything_Evan]

I wasn't expecting you to say "she" (next door).

[@juliom6260]

That would be faster if you had your little helper back. Nice work James

[@Wayne-Jones]

How come you didn’t change the clutch while you were at it.

[@joeking1823]

M32s are the 6 speed chocolate boxes

[@BosllaLighting]

Brilliant video buddy

[@diypapie8428]

Hey man Nice job how many hours work you think too do it in on a drive way like yours I need too do the same job.... Greetings 🍻

[@AhmedAli-lv5wo]

Hi mate it was really great job done by you! Do i need to replace clutch as well if i change the gearbox?

[@kierenduff8534]

I would no brained while box is off

[@jasonjuggler3457]

Thank you Darren 👍

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly, is there any history with the new one, mileage etc?

[@williecook3412]

You should have let us see you fit the g/box you could have used a mobile mechanic to fit it for you ,, and did you replace the noisy release bearing ? . i enjoy your vids ,,keep it up .

[@lawrencemonaghan8033]

Did you change the gearbox oil ?? or check its level, did you put new drive shaft oil seals in it ?? tut tut young man, good video keep up the good work

[@andynorris3537]

Qoute of the year "I like my toes". Should strip the old box down see if there's anything blatantly wrong with it

[@brightside0970]

Get knee pads that go inside your pants you don’t have to take them out to wash I never do, but if your kneeling it helps save your knees

[@Adamwarren27]

😂😂😂 knee pads in his pants 😂😂😂

[@MrTwisted1977]

U pussy who uses kneepads u gonna want tampons next!

[@jasonjuggler3457]

PArt 3 please show all the bits to do with the sub frame please

[@benriches7724]

Was your hammer eye swelling lol? Looked like it @ the end ?

[@90albert0]

Can I make a suggestion? If you are doing this already then scrap that. Whenever I tackle something new on a car I don't know much about, I pay like £10 for a eManual (I googled emanuals online) and it shows you what components you need to take off to make things faster. 👍

[@tommyhedge725]

Sweet video james👌🏻

[@steve0680657]

What happened to the mondeo service?

[@fedup2811]

How was the clutch surely would be good to renew clutch.Sorry shoulld watch to end first before posting

[@bigboif7264]

I know what cars not to buy this one knowing the clutch ain't been done and a bad oil leak..... But saying changing the clutch for someone else's pleasure is a bit wrong as it'll be a positive thing

[@shann90]

Yeah i agree he might of got his money back plus a bit more for doing the clutch because it would of been a big positive for the next buyer knowing it wouldnt need doing. Personally i only buy a second hand car if the clutch as been recently replaced it saves hell a lot of work for the next owner plus peace of mind.

[@benlee2765]

Proberbly part ex it anyway.

[@christopherleishman8320]

even the tranny oil is not been changed or has the new gearbox even got fluid bit av a cowboy move in my eyes

[@Adamwarren27]

christopher leishman it’s got no drive shafts so it won’t have oil!

[@Adamwarren27]

bigboi F don’t then 🤣

[@leonelsalgado5725]

i do enjoy your videos, and always looking for notification (: keep the nice vids. 1 more thing, how much KM/s is that old gearbox? and yes, i agree with some people, open and try to check what was causing that noise, would be a nice bonus vid, if u got time for that.

[@TheMcooper17]

even with hitting it with a a smaps self in the eye with that. looks like a deadblow. also what happened to your sealy light beanie?

[@antoniobraz82]

did u change the clutch bearing???

[@davecoleuk]

"I like my toes" HAHA

[@paulsimpson9908]

Hopefully you didn't jet wash any water into the new box through the driveshaft holes or the gearbox breather! 😬. Make sure you have enough gearbox oil in it to!

[@thepologuy8751]

You can leave the subframe attached to the car when doing this job. I've done a couple of these myself. Removing the subframe will obviously make the job easier, but a lot more time consuming. I prefer to just get the job done. But then again I hate working on Vauxhalls 😂 Definitely pull the gearbox apart, there should be a cover plate over the diff. I bet if you pull that off some "spare bits" will fall out 😂

[@alexwade9797]

I just left the steering rack dangling 🤣 least you did it Probably

[@siralexu]

I dont know how other people managed to get the gearbox out with the subframe in place, i only managed to push it to the side to change the clutch wit it inplace now way its coming totaly out with it in place

[@Jasonhughes258]

alex cristian Obviously you haven’t done a clutch on a Vauxhall zafira then, same set up as vectra I done mine on my own and WITHOUT taking subframe out 👍

[@siralexu]

@@Jasonhughes258 yoy missunderstood me i did on an astra with a subframe in place just i was saying that i dont see the gearbox comming completely out with the subframe in place

[@Jasonhughes258]

You wrote there’s no way the gearbox is coming out with subframe in place I took the nearside subframe bolts completely out , disconnected steering rack to steering column at bulkhead Then only loosened off side subframe bolts That gave me enough room to wedge subframe down on nearside to get gearbox out It’s tight but doable Oh nearly forgot don’t forget to tie radiator up

[@siralexu]

@@Jasonhughes258 oh alright i just didnt want the hassle of taking it out and from what i heard previously it wasnt possible, anyways kudos to you. Did mine with the subframe ob and just worked well enough. Had enough space just like that

[@Jasonhughes258]

alex cristian I only commented about not having to take subframe out so it might help someone out who might otherwise be put off doing gearbox if they had to take complete subframe out 👍

[@Joe-qs9fw]

James is that a SRI Vectra? Just wanted to know

[@Adamwarren27]

Yes it is mate

[@Mark1971-1]

What is that tool called

[@irwinmcevoy]

James lol

[@Mark1971-1]

It’s ok found out it’s called an engine support beam I’m a plonker sometimes hahahahaha

[@Mark1971-1]

Irwin Mcevoy hahahahaha

[@littlelegs4779]

James

[@marcusgs12345]

Those dickhead lights are quite good actually yes :D

[@kierenduff8534]

Surely you would do clutch better selling point to

[@menorthedge]

Great video but to many advert in between

[@Joe-qs9fw]

Also 17 ford mondeo disliked this 😂

[@dashcam2417]

Haynes manual anyone ?? A lot of guesswork going on !! Let's remember this car will be back on the road .

[@johnnorth9355]

Caveat emptor for the next owner of this.

[@Wayne-Jones]

If you get a slow water coolant leak on it first thing to check is the heater matrix clip on pipes right behind the engine easy to get at. But if you want my advise, SELL IT TOM, SELL IT QUICK. Without doubt the worst car I have ever owned.

[@ScottishModdingUnit]

HOW NOT TO TAKE A GEARBOX OUT ☠️

[@paskjalhedden5447]

hello mate i'm a subscriber im wondering if you want to buy my ford mondeo mk4 2.0tdci it needs a dpf

[@nov3019892008]

I doubt he will, hes already got a mondeo. A dpf Is very expensive

[@paskjalhedden5447]

Richard ive fix it it was the sensor

[@Gally89714]

All that ppe and no hardhat 🙄, i dunno

[@AndyHill]

Is that the original clutch? I'd be swapping it out if I didn't know its history, even if it was apparently ok... be a shame to do all that work only for the clutch to go tits some miles down the road.

[@Adamwarren27]

It’s not his car so it’d be the owners decision to put a new clutch in, the plan is to sell the car anyway so what prove would he have that a new clutch has been put in to the new owner? The parts invoice doesn’t really count as that could be for anyone lol

[@AndyHill]

I guess so, and appreciate it's not his car, but having a new clutch would be a selling point. Plus you never know what hand life is gonna deal you... he might decide to keep it once fixed. As for proof... well on this occasion, he'd have a KZbin video of someone changing it ;)

[@littlelegs4779]

How NOT to change a gearbox, this guy is shockingly bad. Feel sorry for anyone who buys any of the cars he "works" on.

[@fatwalletboy2]

yet you continue to come here and foist your venom on everyone else. can you not find some other videos that you do like instead?

[@Logicalx]

James, I’d recommend the Draper 150KG Gearbox Floor Jack. Around £120 but can be found for around £70. Makes life so much easier!