Do I keep my existing Gearbox?
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Not that we've been a helluva lot of help
My theory with gearboxes is if it don't leak (much), goes into gear (staying there is a bonus) and doesn't whine like a bitch tis a good'un
well i'm with you on that one
i used to have an old Renault my sis gave me, the g/box on that worked on the Ouija board principle
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Give the guy a break - he actually bothered to introduce himself just not in the right place.
Anyway, I'd stick with the s2 gearbox if its not buggered. If you've got it off the motor I'd have a look inside to see if it looks well...not sure which bits you mean are worn. Picture might help!
As to running without oil in it: my Mazda MX-6 has probably done about 40,000 miles with no more than a whetting of oil in it since the oil seal went. I'd done 20,000 since I bought it before I checked the level and found it empty!
I got bored of filling it up and making a mess of the road...seeing which will go first the rusty floor or the gearbox...looks like the gearbox will still be going when I drive it to the scrappers!
Anyway, I'd stick with the s2 gearbox if its not buggered. If you've got it off the motor I'd have a look inside to see if it looks well...not sure which bits you mean are worn. Picture might help!
As to running without oil in it: my Mazda MX-6 has probably done about 40,000 miles with no more than a whetting of oil in it since the oil seal went. I'd done 20,000 since I bought it before I checked the level and found it empty!
I got bored of filling it up and making a mess of the road...seeing which will go first the rusty floor or the gearbox...looks like the gearbox will still be going when I drive it to the scrappers!
Series 3 clutch release is simpler but it seems excessive if there not much wrong with yours.
The release bearing should not be sloppy. Hopefully the wear is in the release mechanism and is easy to replace. If the shaft is worn then maybe consider changing box. Also replace the pinion and layshaft seals.
Running low on oil should be ok as long as its not making horrible noises and you didn't find metal confetti in the oil/on the drain plug.
The release bearing should not be sloppy. Hopefully the wear is in the release mechanism and is easy to replace. If the shaft is worn then maybe consider changing box. Also replace the pinion and layshaft seals.
Running low on oil should be ok as long as its not making horrible noises and you didn't find metal confetti in the oil/on the drain plug.
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Thank you for your valuable comments (some of them anyway?!!)
I suppose the bit I'm concerned about, is the fit between the Clutch Withdrawal Sleeve into the Clutch Release Assembly. This is the sleeve that slides back and forth actuating the Clutch Plate.
On mine, you can rock this sleeve side to side when in the bearing. Also, the Gearbox Drive Shaft runs through the centre of the Clutch Withdrawal Sleeve and again, there appears to be some play present allowing you to rock the Gearbox Drive Shaft from side to side.
The Gearbox Drive Shaft has a number of raised circumferential rings that align within the Clutch Withdrawal Sleeve. These rings appear worn.
In a nutshell, the Clutch Release Assembly is immersed in oil. What is stopping this oil from leaking past the shaft / withdrawal sleeve, straight onto the clutch plate? No convential rubber oil seals are present.
Is the bronze? bearing in the Clutch Release Assembly replaceable? It appears to be an interference fit?
I suppose the bit I'm concerned about, is the fit between the Clutch Withdrawal Sleeve into the Clutch Release Assembly. This is the sleeve that slides back and forth actuating the Clutch Plate.
On mine, you can rock this sleeve side to side when in the bearing. Also, the Gearbox Drive Shaft runs through the centre of the Clutch Withdrawal Sleeve and again, there appears to be some play present allowing you to rock the Gearbox Drive Shaft from side to side.
The Gearbox Drive Shaft has a number of raised circumferential rings that align within the Clutch Withdrawal Sleeve. These rings appear worn.
In a nutshell, the Clutch Release Assembly is immersed in oil. What is stopping this oil from leaking past the shaft / withdrawal sleeve, straight onto the clutch plate? No convential rubber oil seals are present.
Is the bronze? bearing in the Clutch Release Assembly replaceable? It appears to be an interference fit?
