I so need your help people. I have read some threads regarding the MTX75 Transverse Gear Box and have a few questions/queries!

I own a 1996 P reg Mk6 Ford Escort RS2000 4x4 and my front transverse box is f***ed!!!

I am really trying hard to find a second hand (after all they only made a limited no. of these cars) transverse box for my car which has now not moved for nearly 3 months! In fact it was originally unmoveable as the whole transmission locked. I was driving along the M62 when at 100mph it messed up ROYAL and I came to a quick halt on the hard shoulder (where I add the useless AA took 11 hours to get me home back to Birmingham - yes 11 hours!).

I have found 3 transverse boxes BUT all three were knackered.

Does anybody have a transverse box available for me to buy OR (this is where it gets tricky) can I adopt a different box from an earlier or later car (i.e. latest X-type Jag or Mondeo Ghia 4x4)?

I have never felt so depressed before, please help me before I get
certified!

Dan

 

SPEAK TO bernie the gear box man

 

escort1989uk,

Hi mate,

What is Bernie's username? I have just looked through the members list and can't find him under Bernie...

Dan

 

its GEARBOXMAN.

i wouldn't bother with a second hand one of these mate-there not the best anyway and a bit of a risk to buy second hand. best to drop yours out and get it rebuilt by a transmission specialist. we are in walsall and i can give you the number of a couple of local firms who we've had do work before and have been reliable.

hth

Tricky

 

fook that id run it 2wd m8, i know how ard they are to find, a new ones gotta be the best part of 500 quid at a minimum

 

Bernie as in http://www.gearboxman.co.uk/

 

Can't run it 2WD, that would send me insane with all that understeer and poor grip!

I'll try Bernie then , just looking at the website.


Thank you all for your help... need to look into this and see what is the best option.

Dan

 

Shitty luck mate

Try http://WWW.RS2000-16v.com for help, if anyone can help they can

Pics of what's inside your box.






The Mondeo transfer box is mean to be a different part number, but it might do the job if you are stuck.

Mark