<VV> Shifting (shifty?) saga -- includes a request for info

[Ed Dowds]

Kent-
I think this job may be easier than you think:
1> Get the car up and stable on jack stands.

2> Put a jack or some other stable device under the trans.

3> Disconnect the shift coupler, clutch cable, clutch rod and clutch linkage 
cross shaft from body.

4> Remove crossmember from both trans AND body mounts.

5> Remove body mounts. This may require a "special" wrench (according to 
Clark's).

Note that the trans doesn't have to be lowered enough to cause a problem for 
the perimeter seal, battery cable or gas line. If the Corsa is a '65 you 
have to catch the shim behind one of the crossmember bolts. On a '66 there 
should be no shim. I agree with Rick about the backup switch wiring: it only 
takes a second to disconnect it! (or to break something if you don't!).

       Ed