gearbox case...

[jimberlake]

next one now...small seep from the top of the gearbox I want to fix. Can the top casing be removed (where the linkages go in) simply so I can reseal or is there springs ect that are going to cause issue...the leak is tiny so not a major problem if it is involved.

cheers

Jim

 

[colinthefox]

Nothing's going to fly out if you take the alloy casting off. I did mine just before I put the box back in for the same reasson. Helpful if you get it into neutral before you take it off so it's easier to put back on. There is a thin steel plate between the alloy and the gearbox casing, so there are two paper gaskets. I discarded these and used instant gasket, and it has been much better than before.

With the top casting off, you can have a good look to see if anything major is floating around inside!

 

[jimberlake]

thanks for the info Colin...will give it a go then. Finding neutral, draft question... I guess if the front shaft spins and the rear doesn't I've found it (it's off the car already)

 

[colinthefox]

I guess if the front shaft spins and the rear doesn't I've found it (it's off the car already)

Don't know about that, but if you can turn the input shaft without it being joined to the output shaft, it just has to be in neutral. (or broken!)

 

[jimberlake]

thats what i was trying say somewhat badly

 

[colinthefox]

My apologies Jim. I think it's me that was reading badly. I realise that's exactly what you said.

 

[jimberlake]

I wasn't very technical - I do all this on my mobile phone which sometimes proves difficult