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Any tips please. I am trying to remove the circlips that retain the bearings in the laygear in a late gearbox. Annoyingly the ends are cut square and they defy picking out. Any suggestions welcome.

Have you tried snap ring pliers not circlip pliers such as
SPEEDWOX 2 Pcs Special Ring Retaining Ring Pliers Set Lock Ring Pliers Flat for Removing Installing Gearshift Locking Rings Angle Tip Circlip Plier Automobile Transmission Clutch Shafts Tool https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07V1LXY92/ ... UTF8&psc=1

Thanks Bill.

I had not seen those before. Clearly very useful for the external clips on the main shaft bearings.
My problem however is with the internal clips in the end of the layshaft. These are in a bore of about 20mm diameter.

I can sympathize with you - they can be a devil to remove.
If you are careful you can grind the circlip at its centre and bend it and remove it.
The later layshaft bearings are slightly longer and do not require the outer circlip to be re-fitted.

Clip and seal picks can also help and not expensive
https://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-cr ... lsrc=aw.ds

Thanks to all.
I was reluctant to attack the clips with a Dremel for fear of catching the bearing surface.
However that was the answer and easier than anticipated.

Thanks again.

BobM

Well done