[Mini] gearboxes revisited [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

[Vonhoegen]

Ian,
 
here we get the uj style with remote control as well, magic wand later only
came in form of 850's. It has uj'S fitted at the mo, so the lcb is not an
issue.
It is really only a consideration what's the least work. So I could take
output shafts out, side plates off and refit to the new box. Means I don't
have to disturb wheel bearings and swivels and the like as that is fine. 



Dr. Gernot Vonhoegen
 
BelvenServices
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--- On Tue, 19/4/11, Donald, Ian MR <Ian.Donald at defence.gov.au> wrote:


From: Donald, Ian MR <Ian.Donald at defence.gov.au>
Subject: RE: [Mini] gearboxes revisited [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
To: "Vonhoegen" <belvenfish at yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Tuesday, 19 April, 2011, 5:11


UNCLASSIFIED

Hi Gernot,

Not quite sure I have it straight but I'm assuming that you intend to
remove the pot joint box and install the   
Uni output box???

In Oz, pot joint boxes have rod changes while the uni style come with
remote (or magic wand) shifts.... I'm assuming this is not an issue???

The good news is that everything is interchangeable.  If you want to
keep your pot joints then the pot joints, side plates and output shafts
can be easily transferred as a set to the uni output box (or vice
versa).

You can actually just bung the unis on the pot joint output shafts but I
wouldn't recommend it.  I have worked on a car where this was done and
the uni joint just kinda "floats around".  It works but, because it just
slides around on the splines, there would seem to be a reasonable change
it would all come apart one day if stressed.

The easiest way would just be to use the drive shafts that match the dif
output you are using.  Both kinds of drive shaft have the same outer
ends so will fit into the outer CV.

If you do change from pot joints to unis, there are a few little
peripheral issues that may be of concern.  For example, uni joints
sometimes take up more room than is available if you have an LCB
fitted...

Cheers, Ian


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Subject: [Mini] gearboxes revisited

Hi list,

as I know that there are quite a few lurking in the background, I'll
post my question. You may or may not remember that I had that problem
with the gearbox not selecting gears.
As I didn't find anything wrong with the remote control, I have decided
to finally swap gearboxes, as the corsa that has been the replacement
for the time being needs replacing...
Now, this box has the old style ujs, the box that I have at hand has pot
joints. Now I seem to recall, that you can't just bung the old joints
into the new box. As I have drive shafts of either style it wouldn't be
any problem swapping the shafts as well. Do I have to?

Thanks for any input!




Dr. Gernot Vonhoegen

BelvenServices
Senior Translator   Scientific / Technical

Belven 55
4730 Raeren
Belgien

Tel: 0032/87/33 97 35
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