and although its my first time at changing one i'm relatively confident..at the moment. 
I've disconnected the bits in the engine bay and removed the four bolts at the rear end of prop shaft and rear axle.However, pulling the shaft towards the front does not alow the shaft to simply drop out, as the haynes manual states. Shes front wheels up on the ramps so should i lower again or place a screwdriver between the jiont or encourage them with hammer or are there other problems here?
Any other tips on this interesting, pit free, journey would bit great.
in addition has anyone noticed when the gearbox oil is drained the plug, at least mine, is full of gunk and metal, similar to a foul tidal river bank, i'm assuming its metal internal wear. I have no more than a pond coins size worth, although there could be more inside the box, and does this suggest heavy or light wear? the oil is relatively clean.
Further, i recently bought a 1275 midget engine and box although i have'nt had time to test /rebuild them. Following previous threads i know its ok to fit a midget box to the mm 1098 engine, flywheel and clutch so i'm thinknig that if my midget box is ok then i might as well fit it now.
Therefore, i may as well buy a midget clutch kit and fit with the box however, is the midget clutch kit ok with the 1098 engine and flywheel.
Bearing in mind that in the near future i will fit the 1275 engine this would seem a good idear. If not would the 1275 box with a mm clutch kit be ok with the 1275 engine/flywheel.
I often look through the threads in order to gain much info, although its good to be able to put my thoughs direct. In other words i feali bit guilty asking so many questions, although there always seem to be someone who knows the answear..spot on. BIG thanks in advance.
cheers, sb.
