Trans gaskets?
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Rod Midkiff
True Classic
Hmm, I want to say no, that there are bolts that go in from the bell housing.
Removing the Gearbox is not all that tough. I just did my clutch in a few hours today.
Removing the Gearbox is not all that tough. I just did my clutch in a few hours today.
Lowtechprime
Retro Grouch
I figured...
I just got it all together though.. Removal isn't too bad, but getting the spline shaft back in is no fun... It's a new old stock 5 speed I got from MWB, never been in a car before but it's leaking quite a bit from those seams... Also, the rubber tripode boots that I put in 6 months ago are already cracking!?
I just got it all together though.. Removal isn't too bad, but getting the spline shaft back in is no fun... It's a new old stock 5 speed I got from MWB, never been in a car before but it's leaking quite a bit from those seams... Also, the rubber tripode boots that I put in 6 months ago are already cracking!?
Lowtechprime
Retro Grouch
Is there anything I should know when splitting the case? I have not done one of these transmissions before...
ng_randolph
Bjorn H
Have a look at the "5 speed 101" by Steve Hoelscher. Most of it applies to the 4 speed as well, including the 128 variant.
Lowtechprime
Retro Grouch
Thanks for the replies guys. This is a Regata 5 speed.. It does have tripode boots like a 4 speed..
It's definitely leaking from the case gaskets...
It's definitely leaking from the case gaskets...
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Lowtechprime
Retro Grouch
I had a look, that process is quite elaborate.. I don't want to disassemble the trans ( gears/shafts/bearings). I just want to replace the case gaskets. I'm particularly thinking of that detent plate assembly, do I need to do anything to it to remove the case?
Rod Midkiff
True Classic
Yes, you will want to remove the detent plate, balls, and springs (being careful not to lose them and be able to put them back into the correct place)
You will not need to pull the gears or shifters to re-seal the case halves.
You will not need to pull the gears or shifters to re-seal the case halves.
Lowtechprime
Retro Grouch
Well, good news! After cleaning, (then waiting) and careful inspection it looks like that oil was pretty much all coming from the detent plate. I replaced that gasket and changed the tripode boots to my new MWB ones I ordered. The old ones (only 6 months old!) We're cracking severely and had plastic bushings instead of metal
will snap some pics tomorrow, I think those came from eastern Europe...
will snap some pics tomorrow, I think those came from eastern Europe...
