Car currently is engineless, am I right in thinking that if I take the gear lever out I should be able to slide the gear box out (forward), leaving the prop shaft behind? (Obviously it will need something underneath it to stop it hitting the ground)?

Blacktop: Do I need to put a spigot bearing in a BlackTop Zetec?

Cheers
Chris

Yes and yes,don't forget to remove the reverse switch or you might break it,at least disconnect it,also be careful of your brake & fuel lines/wires in the tunnel area.

You do need to change the spigot bearing cant remember witch one you need quick Google search you should find it !

I removed my gear stick an took engine and box out together the prop just stays behind as the box goes forward

Remember depending on angle you take it out the type 9 will drop its oil when you remove the prop ....

Ryan

You will need to remove the gearlever and the gearbox mounting. The gearbox will then be free to move forward.

The Zetec (blacktop or silvertop) will need a spigot bearing fitted to the end of the crank for a RWD application.

lewis - what does the reverse switch look like ? i never removed it Ill have to check its ok ....

just under the gear lever mate to the right a nut 1/2" ish dia with a few wires sticking out

Im 75% it did not have this is this a problem ?

do you have a reverse light?

Just looked, No i don't

I would have thought it would have needed one for mot ect ... ?

I bought the car built as it was cheaper than a kit hence not knowing ...

Don't think you need one for mot? But if fitted needs to work etc,that's why you can't find the wires/switch lol.

Thanks for that ... cheers

Cheers for the great info guys!!
Oh and in return you don't need a working reversing light for an MOT, my daily drive's reversing light switch hasn't worked for years and never an MOT issue!


Cheers
Chris