Gearbox opened...

As with most of the other parts if its not broken then just clean, inspect, paint and put it away until its needed for refitting.

I never had any issues with gearbox so an easy fix. Drained the oil which looked a nice colour (not black), found some very some metal fragments around the magnetic drain plug - to be expected after 78,500 miles. Removed the top cover to inspect and have a look around - first time for me.

Bellhousing to come off next, but with the nights closing in thats for another day.

Need to order some gaskets.

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