Originally Posted by Stretch

On the side of the gearbox there are three rods that run to the shifter. Ping off the clips at the gearbox end and try to remove the shifter rods. (Pinging the clips off at the shifter end) Mark which shifter is which.

You've also got the speedometer cable - which usually means removal of the whole (8mm head?) bolt before you can remove the cable. Disconnect the hydraulic clutch line - as the fluid comes from the master brake cylinder reservoir you should ideally blank the line to stop all of the fluid draining out.

As you said => flex disc - so collapse propshaft with big spanners in the middle; and third engine mount / transmission mount.

Try and keep the engine and gearbox mated together during the removal process - don't be tempted to split them whilst they are still in the car unless you have a 2 post lift and a transmission jack; the chances of damaging the gearbox with a car on axle stands is too great in my opinion...