Hi Philippe,
Noises from the gearbox in reverse and 1st only are almost certainly caused
by damage to the teeth on either the 1st gear or the laygear (cluster gear).
You will most likely find damage on the laygear if you look very carefully.
You will probably have to drain the oil to see the damage as the laygear is
in the bottom of the box and the 1st gear is the straight cut one on the
rear end of the laygear.
Look for chipped or badly worn teeth.
The first gear is easier to see although in is shrouded by its selector.
You will also probably find steel fragments on the magnetic rings inside the
overdrive filter housing.
Michael Salter
www.precisionsportscar.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of SAINTADUB@aol.com
Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 4:59 PM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Gearbox noise
My friendbs BJ8 is making a strange and unusual noise in first and
reverse,
any other speed is still normal.
He made a long trip without a problem and the next morning, just as he was
starting, the noise came.
Do you have a suggestion for a possible cause?
Next, I will remove the gearbox cover to look at the first speed gear if it
is damaged but to tell the truth, I donbt know what I have to expect.
Any help will be welcome,
Thanks in advance
Philippe - France
BT7
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