gearbox bolts

[leo23]

anyone know what size the bolts are that hold the gearstick in place they are gold ones,mines only got 3 8O

 

[sprokit]

same here, it also leaks from from that point!

 

[Toolbox]

They are M8 bolts, I am not sure on the thread pitch but seeing as they are threaded in to cast ally I would think they should be 1.25. The length again, I am not sure on but I would think they are around 30mm.

Not a lot of help I know but you could always take one out and get one to match.

 

[DIXIE]

The usual reson for oil leak there is the rubber gaitor splits.

 

[leo23]

well thanx for trying!!!

 

[GoonerCarp]

your best bet is go to main dealer for new bolts about a quid each, i had a mare trying to get bolts for my starter motor from a spare shop. at least you will get right length etc.

 

[sprokit]

I got a box of M8/30 from halfords with washers for under £2.
I also got some liquid gasket to re seal it.
on removing the control housing I found the return spring had been
squashed between the gearbox and the control housing I did not have
a replacement so I used a hexwrench to realigned it and now it will go into
2nd gear when cold!!!!
still have not change the gearbox oil I cant get the filler plug out.
any ideas?

 

[leo23]

take the gearstick out only four bolts (tho i lost mine!!) and pour straight into the top a lot easier!!! :lol:

 

[sprokit]

I think you are right leo23,it looks like it has been done before!!
hence missing bolt deformed spring and oil leak.but it is an option
and a lot easier than trying to remove the fill plug.I just hope I can remove the drain plug.