leak in gearbox ????????

[martinthrapston]

looking at the pics it looks like jacko could be right when he said about the seal on driveshaft,i would check that area 1st,as if it was leaking it would leak down the casing

 

[mix2000]

heres the pics!

hope they help!

Thanks a bunch.
Do you know if this is a core plug. thats about the height of my leak

 

[STEAVIE]

wouldnt like to say im back in work monday so will double check for you! on the bright side this gearbox could be for sale!

 

[mix2000]

wouldnt like to say im back in work monday so will double check for you! on the bright side this gearbox could be for sale!

Ha ha Whats the P&P from Loughton to Donegal

 

[mix2000]

looking at the pics it looks like jacko could be right when he said about the seal on driveshaft,i would check that area 1st,as if it was leaking it would leak down the casing

Not getting high enough though.

 

[STEAVIE]

haha! i will find out just for a laugh!

 

[mix2000]

Ok, dropped the gearbox out and discovered that someone changed the clutch, obviously a Brilliant mechanic, cos they decided to leave this inside:

An 8mm Socket (Makes me MAAAAD!!!!!)
This in turn punctured the casing next to the diff. :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:

Gonna try to seal it up tomorrow with Alu Epoxy ( have drenched it in brake cleaner to remove the grease)
Below some substantial chunks taken out of the housing to fill too.

Wish me luck.

 

[yippeekiay]

Christ on a bike!!

I bet that's why the last owner sold it, you wanna tell them what you find and ask who did it so we all know to stay well clear of the idyat!!

 

[martinthrapston]

wtf,the mechanic must have riden to work on a horse that day :roll:

 

[mix2000]

Christ on a bike!!

I bet that's why the last owner sold it, you wanna tell them what you find and ask who did it so we all know to stay well clear of the idyat!!

Yup, bought as seen, car in excellent condition otherwise, knew I'd have to replace shaft seals anyhow but wasn't expecting that shit.
Was trade in to dealer. I bought it off dealer, no traceability.

 

[ScubaSteve]

no such thing as sold as seen from a dealer

you still have basic consumer rights, if you wanted to take action you could..

 

[mix2000]

Not complaining, got it for a grand under value.(Has full ford service history too, apart from the clutch issue)
Thats why sold as seen.
Just Pisses me off who passes for mechanics these days.

 

[red]

Glad you found the cause mate.. shoddy find though!

 

[jacko]

agree, mechanics can be a right bunch...

at least youv found it....thats the hard bit.

can you get it welded? (bit silly i know because will always be remnants of oil about...)
metal epoxy sounds good and just in case get hold of a spare box when ones floating around cheap maybe....at least itl be on standby should the epoxy come off & at least you can swap it yourself so no cost other than another weekend under the car!!!

 

[mix2000]

Epoxy done, just waiting a couple of hours to cure. Post up some pics when I get time.

 

[mix2000]

Cleaned, degreased and sanded over and over and over and.....

Close-up of damage;

More rough sanding;

First fill against internal CV housing, hopefully add strength to the repair .

Final fill spread over a large area hopefully reduce the possibility of shrinkage.

Gearbox installed, no leak so far, even after heat cycle. (Fingers crossed)
Take it for run tomorrow.

 

[red]

Excellent work mate :thumbs:

Bet you'll be well chuffed if there's no leaks after todays test run!

 

[jacko]

nice one

 

[mix2000]

Just had 3 to 4 mile run. No leaks :grin: Woo Hoo
Longer run later on today but looking good :thumbs:

 

[ScubaSteve]

dare you to drive it to nurburgring