Cars → MR2 gearbox
Mentioning MR2 and gearbox in the same sentence generally results in people running away as fast as they can.
It’s not a fun job due to the lack of space and the amount of parts in the way due to the mid engine layout, but I managed to swap the gearbox without pulling the engine out - which saves a bit of work by not having to disconnect all the wiring, drain the coolant, etc.
Some of the plumbing had to be removed to get access to various bolts, and the engine had to be dropped down on an angle to let the gearbox clear the chassis.
Once it’s out the space doesn’t look so small - but there are a lot of annoying hoses in the way from above!
The old gearbox appears to have an internal problem - most likely a bent selector fork. Note the leaves sitting on it - from inside the engine bay!
