hi ...


my xr2i needs a new gearbox (5th gear just isnt there anymore)


so whats the easiest way to get it out (i do have haynes manual just wondered what u would say from experience) ? and how long does it take?

im not looking forward to it cause its gonna cost me an arm and a leg

 

You can get a second hand gearbox box for around £30-£40 fiesta turbo one is the same so there will be a few around xr2i 8v or frst try www.fiestaturbo.com

 

wont cost you an arm and a leg at all mate

most expensive bit is filling the new box up with gearbox oil again.

hardest bit is getting the car in the air, so its suposted on axel stands AND supporting the engine under the sump. (easier if you have an engine lift to support the engine)

remove the wheels - undo steering rack bolt - remove the hub from the ball joint - put a bowl under the gearbox - then try and pull the driveshaft from the gearbox - if its not playing, undo the driveshaft hub nut and remove the whole shaft - repeat on other side - remove the bell housing bolts, but leave a cople in at the top - undo the gearbox mounts - remove the gearbox cradle - and then you should be able to remove the box

 

i have a spare frst gearbox in the porch if your interested give us a p

 

cheers guys

im hoping to take it into work with me and have my work mates give me a helping hand

im just finding it hard to find gearbox near me

i would be interested in urs 'pollocks' but ur a long way away and its a little heavy to post lol

 

Why don't you get a erst box mate then you'll have LSD. If your going to strip the box just make sure you keep all the cogs in the order you took them out or you'll have problems putting it back together.

 

sounds intrestin mate ...

 

frst/xr2i= around £50 escort turbo= around £150