5th gear transmission bolt issues

[Bluesky50]

Had a problem with the car shifting out of 5th gear on the motorway. Read in here about a loose bolt or nut. The t40 bolt was loose, so i tighten it. But now the gearbox wont go into 3rd,4rd or even 5th. It is currently standing with no oil in it, so im guessing thats why. Cross fingers i havent f'ed myself by tightening the wrong bolt or done something stupid. The plastic piece sticking out on the top right snapped when i removed the cover, along with the tube in the cap. Replace box? Where im from i wont find another jc589, but can i use a jc587 from a kangoo?

 

[NorthloopCup]

It’s in 5th gear in that picture, so that may be your issue. Pull the shaft out so the selector hub and centre slider are sitting flush.
DON’T pull the shaft out to far otherwise you’re into another world of pain.

 

[Bluesky50]

This bolt here was loose, but if i tighten it there is no clearance for the gear itself. Is this the shaft i have to pull out?

 

[Bluesky50]

That didnt go to well, whats next?

 

[NorthloopCup]

That didnt go to well, whats next? View attachment 1488701

Push it back down and hope the plunger in the box hasn’t dropped out. There’s a metal clip under that hub as well. You’ll have to spring the clip back inside the selector hub.

 

[Bluesky50]

It wont go back in. Taking the box out now

 

[NorthloopCup]

It wont go back in. Taking the box out now

The selector lever might be stopping it mate. Worth a try before the box is pulled.

 

[Bluesky50]

Got it back in m8, just about to detatch the steering rack to lower the subframe. All gears are usable again from the drivers seat

 

[Bluesky50]

About this bolt, is it supposed to be tight? Mine was loose

 

[NorthloopCup]

Got it back in m8, just about to detatch the steering rack to lower the subframe. All gears are usable again from the drivers seat View attachment 1488764

Ah happy days mate!

About this bolt, is it supposed to be tight? Mine was loose

Yeah that bolt should be 80nm and they also need loctite on them. See that bolt coming lose on the 089 quite regularly tbh.

 

[Bluesky50]

Also some damage done, the cap i can get, not sure about the plastic. Are they important?

 

[Bluesky50]

Also greeted by this, small chip in the gear. Something seems off about the bearing behind the gear. Grooves and edges. When i torqued the bolt, the gear would not spin by itself. I think there is supposed to be an o-ring behind the gear. That dissolved and caused the bolt to get loose and thats why its been faulty. Dont know if its worth putting back together. Seems like it needs repair.

 

[NorthloopCup]

She needs to come out for a rebuild mate. Caps fucked as that tube is the oil feed for 5th gear - as is the plastic piece.

That bearing is missing a roller!

 

[Bluesky50]

Time to source a new box then, i have no experience rebuilding gearboxes. This one has 206000km/128000 miles on it and has been used in autocross.

Appreciate the replies @NorthloopCup

 

[NorthloopCup]

Time to source a new box then, i have no experience rebuilding gearboxes. This one has 206000km/128000 miles on it and has been used in autocross.

Appreciate the replies @NorthloopCup

Where in the world are you mate?

 

[Bluesky50]

Where in the world are you mate?

Im in Norway

 

[NorthloopCup]

Im in Norway

Ah right ok. I can build you a box and ship it, but not sure on shipping costs

 

[Bluesky50]

Sent you a pm