Gearbox exploded! New one going in...

[mousy]

So the inevitable but slightly unexpected happen. 5th gear decided it didn’t like being in my 182 gearbox anymore so a replacement rather than a rebuild was sourced. It won’t be fitted for a couple of weeks though so I’ve got a few questions, as well as a new clutch kit and gearbox oil, what other things should I look at replacing whilst the whole gearbox/subframe is out? Are there any seals that should be replaced while I’m in there?

 

[Darren S]

Any idea how good a condition your driveshafts are?

 

[mousy]

Any idea how good a condition your driveshafts are?

Had them looked at a few months ago actually, they’re both fine which is a relief

 

[Coops Mk1]

I'd be getting the flywheel off and doing the crank main seal and new flywheel bolts, maybe even skim the clutch mating face too. Also if subframes off the sump gasket (if there is any perceptible leaks).
and chuck a cheeky set of ARP rod bolts in there whilst your at it, never know if the future may bring some more rpm ;-)

 

[mousy]

I'd be getting the flywheel off and doing the crank main seal and new flywheel bolts, maybe even skim the clutch mating face too. Also if subframes off the sump gasket (if there is any perceptible leaks).
and chuck a cheeky set of ARP rod bolts in there whilst your at it, never know if the future may bring some more rpm ;-)

Ok I’ll grab some flywheel bolts and crank seal too, the sump is fine from what I remember being under there last time. Haha if I was getting rid of it soon I’d certainly have a look at some updated rods

 

[dablk]

rack bushes if the rack came off with the subframe.

 

[mousy]

rack bushes if the rack came off with the subframe.

Literally just done the rack bushes a couple of weeks ago, along with 4 shocks, cooksport springs and dog bone

 

[bloke]

no need to take subframe off by the way.

 

[mousy]

no need to take subframe off by the way.

Ahh ok, luckily I’m not doing it. The guy is an ex Renault master tech so just took his word for it

 

[16v_er]

I'd definitely chuck a lightened flywheel in whilst it's out. No brainer.

 

[mousy]

I'd definitely chuck a lightened flywheel in whilst it's out. No brainer.

If I was planning on keeping it long term then I probably would, can’t see me making any money back on that at all though