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Author Subject: Gearbox stud snapped
silky

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Post #1
Now know why it have no drive. At first it looked like a broken pass driveshaft. Open the bonnet to see the engine hanging awkwardly. The gearbox mount had been taken out.

The stud on top of the gearbox has snapped. So I need a new box, plus a pass shaft.

Where the stud goes into the top of the box (and has the circular plate) it's snapped, the metal round where the stud screws in is mangled. Still have the stud, but box is damaged on top
Posted 24th Jan 2015 at 18:29
dangti6

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Post #2
I had this on a 205.

A lorry did smash it off the road though, so it was no surprise.

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  • Posted 24th Jan 2015 at 18:41
    silky

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    Post #3
    I'm guessing it means a new box as it doesn't look as though it can be repaired
    Posted 24th Jan 2015 at 18:50
    pug_306

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    Post #4
    I've had one welded before and it held fine.

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    Posted 24th Jan 2015 at 18:59
    silky

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    Post #5
    Does the stud bolt into the top of the box
    Posted 24th Jan 2015 at 20:49
    dangti6

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    Post #6
    It does yes.

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  • Posted 24th Jan 2015 at 20:50
    silky

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    Post #7
    I only ask as there was another hole next to the broken one which was intact and threaded. But it in no way lined up with the rubber mount. I've also looked at pics of other 6 boxes and it's not the one that's used
    Posted 24th Jan 2015 at 21:00
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    Post #8
    Drill the centre of the stud then use an easy out the remove the broken bit.

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    Posted 24th Jan 2015 at 22:26
    silky

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    Post #9
    Think I'm getting it wrong. It's not the stud which has broke, but the top of the box which the stud screws in to
    Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 07:31
    bigbadbowen

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    Post #10
    Seen this a million times on smashed up cars ? Gearboxes usually go at that point but people just use the box anyway
    Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 08:44
    ash

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    Post #11
    You can get it welded up in situ and tapped.
    Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 09:33
    ash

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    Post #12
    It might need to be taken out for access to be welded up. Another option is I have a gearbox that's lost a few gears but the housing is good, you could have that for £20 and I know someone that would rebuild it for you very reasonably using your internals.
    Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 09:39
    silky

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    Post #13
    I think easiest option is to whip both shafts out first and then get the box off.

    I'm trying to go for quickest and cheapest solution which may be a replacement box. Don't have your skills Ash
    Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 09:52
    dangti6

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    Post #14
    Sooner or later you'll find someone local enough with a decent box for ~£50. As you mention, you may as well crack on and get the existing box removed whilst you are waiting to source a replacement.

    Or remove it, bin it and you are more or less halfway through breaking the car then.

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  • Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 10:11
    silky

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    Post #15
    I'll repair it and get it back on the road if it costs me no more than £150

    Anymore than that and it becomes less cost effective
    Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 10:14
    devere

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    Post #16
    Good working boxes usually come up for about £50. I sold one of mine laying about for that.

    That and some gear oil and your sorted.
    Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 10:44
    silky

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    Post #17
    Box, pass shaft & gear oil

    Then some help from a few generous friends to get it done
    Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 10:56
    dangti6

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    Post #18
    And ideally driveshaft seals and fork bushes. Whilst it's apart is it perhaps an idea to do the clutch as a selling point?

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  • Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 11:05
    silky

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    How much is a new clutch?
    Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 17:07
    bigbadbowen

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    £70 - £100 for a clutch but you would be stupid not to change it
    Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 17:48
    silky

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    Post #21
    See it's not a car I'll probably use and wil just up it and sell. So gotta see what's cost effective

    How much is a 140K 6 worth with unknown belt change?!
    Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 18:00
    dangti6

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    £800

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  • Posted 25th Jan 2015 at 21:07
    silky

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    Post #23
    If I can turn it around and get 600/650 then I'd be happy
    Posted 26th Jan 2015 at 07:31

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