JonW Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Ive got a new 6speed for my 97 Caterham Roadsport with R300 engine and will be fitting it soon. I got to thinking that whilst ive got the engine out I should probbaly do any other jobs that are difficult to do with the engine and gearbox in situ. I know I should replace the engine mounts but is there any other routine / rubber parts that should be changed? I have a recent lightened flywheel and racing clutch so changing the clutch isnt a worry... Also.... Do I need any other parts to fit the 6speed in my car? I guess the gearlever form the 5speed will just drop in? Do I need a new layshaft bush (Spigot bush I think its called)? Sorry for all the questions... Id just rather get all the bits I need early and in one go as doing the job at this distance from Caterham means the parts supply isnt so simple (or as instant) as when I was in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shn7 Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Gearbox rear mounting rubber might need replacing. On my 1998 car this has started to split when I did a rebuild in 2004. Clutch release bearing perhaps if this wasn't replaced when the clutch was done. Repairs/painting of chassis tubes if they rusty. Steve. Not forgetting Percy the Polar Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Payne Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 The gearlevers are the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Perhaps drop the prop - or at least take the opportunity to examine the joints for free-movement, play etc. 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester Racing 7's Equipe™ 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 🙆🏻 Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Paul Richards Posted September 17, 2006 Area Representative Share Posted September 17, 2006 Definitely recommend new clutch release bearing and a good opportunity to give the engine bay/chassis a good clean and apply waxoyl to a few bits. Paul Richards Joint AO - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonW Posted September 18, 2006 Author Share Posted September 18, 2006 Thanks Guys! I'll add the CRB and the gearbox mount to the parts list. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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