Gearbox trouble
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Gearbox trouble
My daughters 1960 948 is experiencing some gearbox bother. The GB is actually ribbed cased - so I'm assuming it is a 1098 box. We have 2 problems, Number 1 - jumps out of 2nd gear on de-acceleration. Number 2 - we started hearing some grounching noises from around the gearbox area at speed, and as time went on these noises got worse at lower speeds. I've checked the GB oil level and that's ok - so I'm wondering if this might be a clutch release bearing problem (on depressing clutch - coasting - the noise goes away). Rest of the gearbox seems OK and No dosh for an expensive recon box , so wondering if this is a do-able DIY fix?
That's strange R2, the damage doesn't look so bad from here!
Re: Gearbox trouble
It does need a rebuild,and the longer you leave it the more damage will be done. Pick up a good second hand box meantime and swap it in. There is an EXCELLENT gearbox rebuild manual PDF floating about on here somewhere.......
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Re: Gearbox trouble
That gearbox rebuild PDF should be a sticky.......hint hint.
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Re: Gearbox trouble
The gearbox rebuild manual was my invention.
As said its only going to get worse and increasingly more expensive to sort the longer its left. Whatever is up with it its going to have to come out to be looked at and find the problem, could be worn bearings, worn dog teeth / synchro or a combination of everything.
With some care and patience its an easy box to rebuild, subject to parts but they are around. I enjoyed doing mine and I think it cost me about £130 in the end, bearings, gaskets. 2nd hand new 1st gear ring, new old stock 3rd gear and 2nd hand good laygear.
The worst part is getting it out of the car.
As said its only going to get worse and increasingly more expensive to sort the longer its left. Whatever is up with it its going to have to come out to be looked at and find the problem, could be worn bearings, worn dog teeth / synchro or a combination of everything.
With some care and patience its an easy box to rebuild, subject to parts but they are around. I enjoyed doing mine and I think it cost me about £130 in the end, bearings, gaskets. 2nd hand new 1st gear ring, new old stock 3rd gear and 2nd hand good laygear.
The worst part is getting it out of the car.
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Re: Gearbox trouble
Thanks, that does sound encouraging. I'm not new to gearbox removal, have done it to loads of classic cars over the years - just never attempted a gearbox rebuild before. Looking forward to the challenge!
That's strange R2, the damage doesn't look so bad from here!
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Where can I find your gearbox rebuild manual, please?biomed32uk wrote:The gearbox rebuild manual was my invention.
As said its only going to get worse and increasingly more expensive to sort the longer its left. Whatever is up with it its going to have to come out to be looked at and find the problem, could be worn bearings, worn dog teeth / synchro or a combination of everything.
With some care and patience its an easy box to rebuild, subject to parts but they are around. I enjoyed doing mine and I think it cost me about £130 in the end, bearings, gaskets. 2nd hand new 1st gear ring, new old stock 3rd gear and 2nd hand good laygear.
The worst part is getting it out of the car.
That's strange R2, the damage doesn't look so bad from here!
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Re: Gearbox trouble
Should be ready for tea time.
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Re: Gearbox trouble
Brilliant! ThanksSUE482 wrote:Here it is:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/509 ... ebuild.pdf
That's strange R2, the damage doesn't look so bad from here!