S2 gearbox question
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Hi, can any of you S2 guys help me, my gearbox died on me! Oil everywhere and whining in 1st and 2nd gear, so I have just taken it out, bigger job than I thought!
Does anyone know what code on the outside of the gearbox should be? so I can determine what the box is before I start taking it to bits, can you tell between an s2 box and a normal escort or diesel box without the limited slip dif in it?
First time I have taken a gearbox out, but probably not the last with owning a ford! lol
Does anyone know what code on the outside of the gearbox should be? so I can determine what the box is before I start taking it to bits, can you tell between an s2 box and a normal escort or diesel box without the limited slip dif in it?
First time I have taken a gearbox out, but probably not the last with owning a ford! lol
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Thanks for all the pics guys, been a great help,
Just wanted to check before the rebuild, if it was a non lsd gearbox I wouldnt start rebuilding it!
Cheers again!!
Just wanted to check before the rebuild, if it was a non lsd gearbox I wouldnt start rebuilding it!
Cheers again!!
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wouldn't have been a bad thing if you'd have had a diesel box mate as the power is progressive so there is not really any need for an lsd... i know what you mean though lol lsd's are awesome! Still dont solve torque steer over 40mph though
been reading up about the fiesta turbo's and apparently they didnt have one fitted... must be like driving a ferrari on ice
Good luck with the rebuild!
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wouldn't have been a bad thing if you'd have had a diesel box mate as the power is progressive so there is not really any need for an lsd... i know what you mean though lol lsd's are awesome! Still dont solve torque steer over 40mph though
been reading up about the fiesta turbo's and apparently they didnt have one fitted... must be like driving a ferrari on ice
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cheers mate, just want it rebuilt and back in now, I am missing driving the turbo!
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dont blame you one bit mate they are lovely cars, hopefully will have 2 soon... not me being greedy just getting rid of mine after i buy a diff one, I must say how good they are on fuel too... i drive to work off boost and back home on boost and it does around 250 miles to a tank, the price of fuel getting nice and cheap again is nearly costing me as much as my diesel polo cost
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Have a look at my rebuild thread....
https://passionford.com/forum/restorations-rebuilds-and-projects/196934-engine-and-gearbox-rebuild-time-update-24-08-a.html
Theres a few pics on there from when i rebuilt my box.
Have you got 5th gear off yet?
https://passionford.com/forum/restorations-rebuilds-and-projects/196934-engine-and-gearbox-rebuild-time-update-24-08-a.html
Theres a few pics on there from when i rebuilt my box.
Have you got 5th gear off yet?
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Have a look at my rebuild thread....
https://passionford.com/forum/showthread.php?t=196934
Theres a few pics on there from when i rebuilt my box.
Have you got 5th gear off yet?
https://passionford.com/forum/showthread.php?t=196934
Theres a few pics on there from when i rebuilt my box.
Have you got 5th gear off yet?
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Yeh it can be very tight to remove, if its loose then the chances are the inputshaft/gear splines are worn and will require replacing. Once you have 5th gear off then its quite straight forward to strip. Just keep everything in order for when you come to rebiuild
If its tight you should be able to remove it with a decent 2 or 3 leg puller. There is also a proper tool available for removing the gear however i cant find any links to it on the net.
Some more useful links...
http://www.quantums.info/gearbox.htm
http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showthread.php?t=135731
If its tight you should be able to remove it with a decent 2 or 3 leg puller. There is also a proper tool available for removing the gear however i cant find any links to it on the net.
Some more useful links...
http://www.quantums.info/gearbox.htm
http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showthread.php?t=135731
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Thanks for all the comments and help guys.....the gearbox is now rebuilt and back in my s2 and running perfect!!!! bring on the summer shows!
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