Fitting A Newer Be3 Box - What Do I Need?

[Rupertfinch 6]

Greeting one and all, hope you're enjoying the half term festivities (I am bored).

Dan Taylor very kindly sold me a nice shiney gearbox to replace the crappy knackered one on my miami, therefore he has guaranteed his place in heaven when I assume control of mankind.

However as a spanner wielder of minor experience (think replacing sumps, shocks etc here), I was wondering what I should be getting from my kind Pug dealer when I visit her later today (she once gave me free Mintex 1144's)?

 

Details of easily replaceable items would be greatly appreciated, seals etc. Don't worry about part numbers - my fat fingers can work servicebox.

 

Many thanks, Mark

[Anthony 1,003]

Assuming it's a BE1 gearbox that you're replacing with a BE3, you only need to change the release bearing, clutch pedal and clutch cable to get it working. Clutch pedal probably easier/cheaper to get a second hand one (later 205/309 diesels etc have the same pedal so doesn't need to be a GTi), but replace the cable and release bearing with new - false economy not to.

 

New 75W80 gearbox oil as a matter of course. Stuff like the gear lever (for a non-liftup type) and gearknob are cosmetic.

 

I would strongly suggest replacing both diff/driveshaft oil seals, and checking the clutch and replacing if near the end of its life. Have a look at the linkages too, and if worn, consider replacing them.

[Simsy 0]

Assuming it's a BE1 gearbox that you're replacing with a BE3, you only need to change the release bearing, clutch pedal and clutch cable to get it working. Clutch pedal probably easier/cheaper to get a second hand one (later 205/309 diesels etc have the same pedal so doesn't need to be a GTi), but replace the cable and release bearing with new - false economy not to.

 

New 75W80 gearbox oil as a matter of course. Stuff like the gear lever (for a non-liftup type) and gearknob are cosmetic.

 

I would strongly suggest replacing both diff/driveshaft oil seals, and checking the clutch and replacing if near the end of its life. Have a look at the linkages too, and if worn, consider replacing them.

 

Sorry to but in, how much are a set of linkages? Mine are 18 years old now

 

I agree with everything above but i'd be tempted to avoid getting the clutch from the dealer as GSF can supply the same one for less

[Super Josh 4]

I would also replace the plastic bushes on each end of the cross shaft, that will give you a nice light pedal again.

 

 

 

Josh

[Rupertfinch 6]

Many thanks folks, it's a straight BE3 to BE3 swap so shouldn't have to worry about pedals and the like. Although I am going to replace the clutch (Motaquip seem to be fairly reasonable for them) - driveshaft oil seals are a great idea, must get them.

 

Still not fully clued up as to what exactly a release bearing does, but I may get one with the clutch kit? And a clutch cable sounds nice.

 

Total BV is a no-brainer, although given that I paid about £8 a litre for it last time, is the sachs stuff from GSF all right to use? Or should I stick with the tried and trusted stuff?

 

Cross shaft bushes, hmmm, better get Haynes out - haven't a clue what they're like either!

 

Mark

[Stu 18]

Id defo do the bushes while you're on, might even be tempted to spring for a clutch cable too..

 

The bushes are cheap, just can be a pain if the stud on the release arm wont come out.

[Anthony 1,003]

Still not fully clued up as to what exactly a release bearing does, but I may get one with the clutch kit? And a clutch cable sounds nice.

 

Total BV is a no-brainer, although given that I paid about £8 a litre for it last time, is the sachs stuff from GSF all right to use? Or should I stick with the tried and trusted stuff?

Release bearing usually comes as part of the clutch kit, so don't worry about that.

 

My local GSF still does the Total BV 75W80 gearbox oil, and it was around £4.50 a litre from memory a couple of months back. Otherwise, I've used various other brands of gearbox oil and they seem to work fine - I'm sure all of them are bound to be better than old oil that's been in the gearbox for many thousands of miles.