hmmm gearbox is rooted,
hmmm gearbox is rooted,
i think my gearbox is f&#%ed.
ive noticed a bit of noise coming from the gearbox for a little now. sort of like a ticking/ rattley type noise even in neutral with the clutch let out.
but when i was driving to uni this morning i went to put the car into 3rd (driving normal not boosting at all) it crunched on the way in (does this sometimes) and then once in gear it was making a really bad noise. sounded like there were ball bearings loose in there. put it in too 4th and it was sweet tried 3rd again and its rooted.
i think i am up for a new gearbox, the current set up is the sigma box with starion internals. i am deciding whether to get this rebuilt or if i should get a supra gearbox. any ideas on how much these two options would cost.
i don't really want to spend much more than a grand but i will if i have to. i want the gearbox to last so what should i do..
ive noticed a bit of noise coming from the gearbox for a little now. sort of like a ticking/ rattley type noise even in neutral with the clutch let out.
but when i was driving to uni this morning i went to put the car into 3rd (driving normal not boosting at all) it crunched on the way in (does this sometimes) and then once in gear it was making a really bad noise. sounded like there were ball bearings loose in there. put it in too 4th and it was sweet tried 3rd again and its rooted.
i think i am up for a new gearbox, the current set up is the sigma box with starion internals. i am deciding whether to get this rebuilt or if i should get a supra gearbox. any ideas on how much these two options would cost.
i don't really want to spend much more than a grand but i will if i have to. i want the gearbox to last so what should i do..
Last edited by TomVR4 on Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:36 am, edited 2 times in total.
G6E Falcon Turbo (stock)
XJ Jeep Cherokee (5" lift, muddies, lockers etc)
XJ Jeep Cherokee (5" lift, muddies, lockers etc)
The only way currently to get a supra box into your car is to use a CRS adapter plate. These use the 2L borg warner bellhousing out of a GH/J sigma & you will need to ship the bellhousing to them for machining.
-CRS plate & machining
-Clutch plate to suit Sura
-Custom crossmember
-modify tailshaft
-supra g/box in reasonable condition (easier said than done nowadays)
-correct shifter extension to suit staz
-Convert cable bellhousing to hydro.
As you can see it all adds up. The upgrade offers questionable gains over a Starion box for a heap more cash.
Do you think you can rebuild the current box yourself?
-CRS plate & machining
-Clutch plate to suit Sura
-Custom crossmember
-modify tailshaft
-supra g/box in reasonable condition (easier said than done nowadays)
-correct shifter extension to suit staz
-Convert cable bellhousing to hydro.
As you can see it all adds up. The upgrade offers questionable gains over a Starion box for a heap more cash.
Do you think you can rebuild the current box yourself?
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Bite the bullet, remove the bottom cover on the G/Box( NB, remove oil 1st!!! rofl ) have a look at the internals, but it sounds like yr syncro hub has shit itself, will post pic later.... :beer
Rebuilding G/Box is tricky, mainly the 5th gear as it sits in the rear housing & is a press fit on the output shaft, U will require a long puller, but after that ist's straight 4ward
Rebuilding G/Box is tricky, mainly the 5th gear as it sits in the rear housing & is a press fit on the output shaft, U will require a long puller, but after that ist's straight 4ward
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my mate reckons its a smashed 3rd gear or stripped teeth. I got a couple of friends who are mechanics so they could probably help me rebuild it. but i have never done a gearbox before, not sure about my mates. how hard is it?
yeah ill try and pull it apart this arvo.
yeah ill try and pull it apart this arvo.
G6E Falcon Turbo (stock)
XJ Jeep Cherokee (5" lift, muddies, lockers etc)
XJ Jeep Cherokee (5" lift, muddies, lockers etc)
pulled the bottom plate off. 2 teeth smashed off third gear. so im am trying to get a supra box, advanced jap said they have adapter kits for 350 which make the box bolt up. and i think i can get a tail shaft made for 400. so i just want to find a box.
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XJ Jeep Cherokee (5" lift, muddies, lockers etc)
XJ Jeep Cherokee (5" lift, muddies, lockers etc)
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http://projectzerog.com/forum/
Lots of info here. You can also use the 88-90 Starion gearbox they are very strong.
Gr,
Martijn.
Lots of info here. You can also use the 88-90 Starion gearbox they are very strong.
Gr,
Martijn.
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tomvr4 has a narrow pattern block guys so starion boxes wont go straight in...
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WANTSOM wrote:I have a good starion gearbox sitting here if you want. $100 pick up Sydney.
Bolt straight in.
SOLD It,s mine as i need a box 4 my stroker and all being well I will be in Sydney later this month 4 a tyre launch at Eastern Creek so i hope to collect it then and meet some of our southern friends then :beer
I want to strip & check it & send it to be cyrogenicly treated to strengthen it b4 I bolt it up to my " Frankenstein grunter motor "
p/s can you advise if it's mine :)
I've had mine since 03 07 92
85 JB 2323cc DOHC 4G63
THE OLDER I GET THE FASTER I WAS
GROWING OLD IS MANDATORY GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL
85 JB 2323cc DOHC 4G63
THE OLDER I GET THE FASTER I WAS
GROWING OLD IS MANDATORY GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL
how common are these gearbox's, not many in aus i asume.2000_turbo wrote:http://projectzerog.com/forum/
Lots of info here. You can also use the 88-90 Starion gearbox they are very strong.
Gr,
Martijn.
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