tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906463626789064900.post5082383767831172597..comments2024-03-28T03:21:10.774-04:00Comments on JE Robison Service - Bosch Car Service Specialists — the blog: Rebuilding the vintage Lamborghini V12 - the famed Countach power plant John Robisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07407165016025447113noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906463626789064900.post-86893739787276340262017-01-05T11:47:05.471-05:002017-01-05T11:47:05.471-05:00Thanks for posting this, one of my favorite cars. ...Thanks for posting this, one of my favorite cars. I was fortunate enough to be able to drive one (slowly, around the block) many years ago. <br /><br />It's not clear from the pictures, but how is the engine connected to the transmission? Is it through those helical gears shown in the pictures? Do the engine and transmission share the same oil, like a motorcycle?<br /><br />Was the transmission rebuilt as part of this process as well, or was it in decent shape? What about maintenance like changing the clutch - does that require engine removal as well?gsmachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173685591129678419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906463626789064900.post-36861123387745852582016-12-30T14:35:41.811-05:002016-12-30T14:35:41.811-05:00Thanks for your comments, but I'm not sure why...Thanks for your comments, but I'm not sure why you'd see it like taking out our own appendix. This is not the first Lambo V12 we've done. None of them have good manuals but luckily things like bearings and piston clearances are standard and not individual for these old cars.John Robisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07407165016025447113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2906463626789064900.post-41561220955715934612016-12-30T12:35:24.581-05:002016-12-30T12:35:24.581-05:00John, you are a brave man. I certainly respect you...John, you are a brave man. I certainly respect you and your team's abilities, but it seems a bit like taking out your own appendix with only a book to guide you!! Glad it all worked out.Emdeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12835456996033871315noreply@blogger.com