HElp***Erst gearbox show me the 5th gear nut??***
25-01-2009, 09:01 PM
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HElp***Erst gearbox show me the 5th gear nut??***
I know this has been asked many times....I just want the whine elaborating....
ok i know my box is on the way out but can u tell me if it ONLY whines when gearing down is it that bad a repair?? pulling through the gears is fine doesnt whine at all?
kind regards T
ok i know my box is on the way out but can u tell me if it ONLY whines when gearing down is it that bad a repair?? pulling through the gears is fine doesnt whine at all?
kind regards T
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25-01-2009, 10:05 PM
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take the 5th gear cover off and check that the nut holding on the 5th gear is tight, they're bad for coming slightly loose and letting everything in the gearox move little and whine on the over run, very easy to fix if thats all thats wrong,
worth a try anyhow mate
worth a try anyhow mate
25-01-2009, 10:10 PM
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sorry for sounding a knob...thats the plate furthest away from the bell housing? just take off and nut will be there....will i have to drain the box first?
when people say whine do they mean whilst accelerating?
when people say whine do they mean whilst accelerating?
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yes its the 1 nearest the passenger side wheel
as above it could be a synchro mate, but i've fixed a good few now with the 5th gear prob, so defo worth a try, i do this everytime before pulling the box out just in case
and yess you'll need to drain the oil to do it,
if it is slack put plenty lock tight on it when refitting
as above it could be a synchro mate, but i've fixed a good few now with the 5th gear prob, so defo worth a try, i do this everytime before pulling the box out just in case
and yess you'll need to drain the oil to do it,
if it is slack put plenty lock tight on it when refitting
25-01-2009, 10:16 PM
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this is what im after mate usful advice i dont wanna be pissing in the wind but the fith gear thingy has to be worth a shot..?
25-01-2009, 10:32 PM
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got 13k worth of reciepts and a few piccys
25-01-2009, 10:45 PM
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as near to 3k as thats what it stands me...I think its worth it as Im pretty sure there isnt a shell out there as good...but its not a good time to sell is it? thats why im trying the swop route
25-01-2009, 10:54 PM
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yeah id have to e mail them to u tho as im a total plank when it comes to computers lol, never been welded anywhere an dnt need any either got a cam an exhaust some shiny bits an silicone hoses but everythin else is pretty standard, its goin in to paint on saturday to have front an back bumpers painted an boot as prev owner had 88 spec bits with them horrible extensions an a orion spoiler so go 90spec bits got half leather too
25-01-2009, 11:06 PM
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yeah id have to e mail them to u tho as im a total plank when it comes to computers lol, never been welded anywhere an dnt need any either got a cam an exhaust some shiny bits an silicone hoses but everythin else is pretty standard, its goin in to paint on saturday to have front an back bumpers painted an boot as prev owner had 88 spec bits with them horrible extensions an a orion spoiler so go 90spec bits got half leather too
sent u a pm with an email address
what colour is it? and is it down as a 3i on the log book?
26-01-2009, 10:17 AM
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Mine had the whine on over run, was perfect whilt accelerating. then started to jump out of reverse, then lost 5th, then replaced the box!
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my xr2 has the same problem,just coming back down through the box,quite loud,but mine has been like it for nearly 2 years its got a bit worse over time but i still drive it everyday,ive got a good spare box in the garage just in case,i just try not to come down through the gears hard,and if i do i just turn the stereo up,lol
26-01-2009, 11:00 AM
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my xr2 has the same problem,just coming back down through the box,quite loud,but mine has been like it for nearly 2 years its got a bit worse over time but i still drive it everyday,ive got a good spare box in the garage just in case,i just try not to come down through the gears hard,and if i do i just turn the stereo up,lol
....But ive heard stories of the box locking up and throwing the engine forward and smashing the rad :s
26-01-2009, 10:07 PM
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There is no nut holding he 5th gear on, its an interferance fit and is held in place via a "C" clip.
There is no 7mm allen key drain bung on the bottom of a RST BC type box
Removing the 5th gear end cover does not require the oil draining from the box, approx a shot glass worth will leak out and thats it
There is no 7mm allen key drain bung on the bottom of a RST BC type box
Removing the 5th gear end cover does not require the oil draining from the box, approx a shot glass worth will leak out and thats it
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27-01-2009, 08:34 AM
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so i wasnt going mad then 
it was a guy on here that said it could be lose.....as the waiter from faulty towers said "I KNOW NOTHING"
it was a guy on here that said it could be lose.....as the waiter from faulty towers said "I KNOW NOTHING"
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