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| Author | Subject: Cracks in bellhousing! Ok or not? |
 funkymonk
Regular  Location: Westbury Registered: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 317 Status: Offline |
Post #1
Hi guys,Had a valeo clutch fail at around 15,000 miles because a rivet fell out. Have the box off and while I was cleaning the bits of clutch out I noticed these....   Doesn't look amazing, is this something that can be ignored? Need to get the box back on this eve ideally so any response would be very much appreciated! ________________________________________ There are only 10 kinds of people in this world, those that understand binary and those that don't... |
 Posted 14th May 2013 at 18:26
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,866 Status: Offline |
Post #2
That's right where the pinion shaft bearing is supported against the diff, takes a LOT of forces, I would investigate further...________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 14th May 2013 at 18:32
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Kale
Newbie  Location: HML, Finland Registered: 17 Apr 2013 Posts: 39 Status: Offline |
Post #3
Doesn't look that bad, put it back on.  Still it leaves me wondering what did cause that crack.. I don't believe that clutch failure had done it. But if you need it back on the road, then there is nothing else to do atm.________________________________________ 306 S16 "Peugeot Sport GrpN" '94, 405 Mi16 "OEM+" '89, 605 SV24 "Executive Express" '91 |
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Posted 14th May 2013 at 18:34
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funkymonk
Regular Location: Westbury Registered: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 317 Status: Offline |
Post #4
I have an old box I could put on, it's just as I'm sure you're aware changing the box is an arsehole and I don't want to do it twice more if I can help it. welshpug there are a couple more aswell, just visible on top pic running up the left of the raised triangle and meeting up with the big crack, which isn't overly clear there. Anyone seen this failure mode before?________________________________________ There are only 10 kinds of people in this world, those that understand binary and those that don't... |
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Posted 14th May 2013 at 18:43
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blandy
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bucks Registered: 25 Feb 2007 Posts: 2,437 Status: Offline |
Post #5
Tbh for the price of a 2nd hand box I'd change it for peace of mind |
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Posted 14th May 2013 at 18:46
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funkymonk
Regular Location: Westbury Registered: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 317 Status: Offline |
Post #6
Ok think I will stick my old box on, if nobody can trivialise the big cracks in my gearbox I don't fancy it much to be honest________________________________________ There are only 10 kinds of people in this world, those that understand binary and those that don't... |
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Posted 14th May 2013 at 18:55
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,866 Status: Offline |
Post #7
they look too much like real cracks to me than casting marks.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 14th May 2013 at 19:10
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funkymonk
Regular Location: Westbury Registered: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 317 Status: Offline |
Post #8
How do I go about working it out? See if I can sand them off? If they are casting marks presumably wont be very deep?________________________________________ There are only 10 kinds of people in this world, those that understand binary and those that don't... |
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Posted 14th May 2013 at 19:42
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miles
Seasoned Pro  Location: Ringwood Registered: 28 Dec 2002 Posts: 3,433 Status: Offline |
Post #9
Casting marks generally, most are like that even inside________________________________________ 306 Rallye Sptint/Race Car, 205 CTI 1.9 8v to name a fewRoad, Track and Race/Rally car preparation to your personal requirements, Full Workshop & Diagnostic Facilities New and Second parts, from Plugs to Turbo's We now also carry out Routine Servicing www.pugracing.com & FB Page, https://www.facebook.com/PugRacing Ebay; http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Pug-Racing-Shop 2012/2013/2014/2019 Class Winners at Gurston Down Speed Hillclimb & Joint overall, Class record too along the way, |
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Posted 14th May 2013 at 21:01
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adam b
Seasoned Pro  Location: The Nam Registered: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 12,829 Status: Offline |
Post #10
Was your valeo clutch a proper one or a cheapy one? There are apparently two types...________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 14th May 2013 at 21:09
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daveyboy
aka Jim Davey  Location: Southampton Registered: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 8,648 Status: Offline |
Post #11
Sand them off and see if they are actually cracks for certain, but I've got two spare boxes and they are both covered in those sort of marks.________________________________________ R H Davey Welding Supplies. I sell new and used welding equipment in the Hampshire area. I take on welding jobs in the evenings, ally casting repairs are one of my specialities but I can weld pretty much anything. PM me with your requirements.Some of my services: (See my for sale threads) Engine mount/chassis repair Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION Harness bars |
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Posted 14th May 2013 at 21:11
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funkymonk
Regular Location: Westbury Registered: 13 Jul 2006 Posts: 317 Status: Offline |
Post #12
Cheers gents, sanded them back and they are indeed casting marks. Feel a bit of a tool now! The clutch I got through LukeJenks when he was at Peugeot so presume a good valeo one. Have a valeo from factors this time, how do I check if it is a crap one!? Although it is basically in now!________________________________________ There are only 10 kinds of people in this world, those that understand binary and those that don't... |
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Posted 14th May 2013 at 22:00
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro  Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #13
miles wrote: Casting marks generally, most are like that even inside This, have a careful check around but there's a few on the engine blocks too where the casting cools too quickly. edit: Never mind, too slow. ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 14th May 2013 at 22:01
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