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Is my gearbox mount bobbin broken?
Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 5:25 pm
by scudderfish
My gear lever has a disconcerting waggle when I use the clutch and I suspect the mount on the left has ripped, but I'm not convinced that that isn't a mould line. It looks a bit different to the one on the right. Do you think it's gone? Getting it out is going to be a swine so I'd like to be sure before I start inventing new swear words.
Regards,
Dave
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:55 pm
by mgbv8
It does look like a mould line to me.
The one on the right looks more iffy ?
If they have become detached inside I think using a large screwdriver to gently push the rubbers form side to side may show up any defects ??
Perry
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 10:27 am
by scudderfish
When I get back in the garage I'm going to put my bottle jack under the gearbox and (gently!) lift it a bit to see if the mounts stretch or are torn. I've already removed most of the exhaust so a few more bits to go before I finally get better access to the nuts.
Thanks,
Dave
Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 12:37 pm
by scudderfish
Well, neither of them are torn, but they are very soft and spongy. I very easily jacked the box up about 10-15mm and then had a poke. I could push my finger into them 3-4mm without excessive force, and they had a feeling more like closed cell foam than rubber. Time to hit ebay for a new pair.
Regards,
Dave
