I have just taken the gearbox off my RS to change the release bearing but now I am starting to think its an IB5 Gearbox from a Mk5 Escort diesel.

The part number on the casing is 96WT - 7F096 - EA IV/1

Can anyone help in trying to identify it please as i just want to make sure i get the right bearing.

Also how different is an IB5 to the standard BC box - i.e gaskets etc etc

Pic attched

 

yep ib5

 

defo ib5 same box im running mate

 

its got the ribs and 4 mounting bolts.


was told the Release bearing part no is EQ5918

http://www.clutch-specialists.co.uk/...part_no=EQ5918

 

Thanks for the info - confirmed my suspicions - just nice to get clarification.

Cheers

 

Im in 2 minds on buying a refurb one. What are the gear ratios like?

 

just got one of ebay i will see

 

1st gear is shit after that its perfect

 

Don't you have quaife gear set?

 

s2turbsZVH - What bearing did you fit in the end and have you got a part number?

 

Hi - got in touch with a guy at Ford as I was advised to fit a ford item as the pattern ones are not up to much - the FINIS code is 7166796.

Problem is though is that it works out at Ł50.33 !!

I figured that better to pay the extra for the quality as opposed to putting a cheap pattern on only to have to change again soo.

 

what do u mean its shit ?

how ?


Ben

 

JESUS !!! Thanks for the part number.

Ben- i think he means its very short.

 

yea my 1st gear is very very short, turbo does not even spoil up, its got 1986 stamped on it as well, so it mite of come off a 1.1 which could have a closer ratio maybe, and its doing 7000k in 5th and will only do 130mph

 

hi guys, hope one of you can help. just had a punt on a" recon. rs turbo box" off ebay. has new seals/bearings and looks like has been worked on(also has blue bolts?) but to be honest not sure if has l.s.d. or what i'm looking for! has part numder 87TT-7F096-BB I/2 on casing. anybody know ?

 

have a look where the drive shafts slot in, if you see a bar going across then no lsd

 

nice one luke , no bar, looks like a good one. just need to find a day ,( or i am being hopeful?) to swap. thanks for help m8