Re: LRO: Re: Replacing 3-4 Syncro Detent Springs

From: Jim Hall (jimfoo@qwest.net)
Date: Thu May 03 2001 - 15:12:56 EDT

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    I've heard it's been done, but I've never done it before. Something
    about tweezers or needlenose pliers. Don't scream too loudly.

    chaz.mackenzie@virgin.net wrote:
    >
    > If you tell me that you can replace the springs without pulling the box out
    > and stripping it into tiny bits, I'm going to scream !!!! It took me three
    > days to get it out, do the deed and put it all back again and while I was at
    > it, I replaced first and second baulk rings thinking that might convert my
    > series 3 semi-syncro box into an all syncro version. No such luck, second is
    > still double de clutch and I'm buggered if I know why#:o(
    > Never mind, at least the new seals are keeping the EP90 on the inside #:o)
    >
    > Chaz
    > http://freespace.virgin.net/chaz.mackenzie/home.htm
    > -----Original Message-----
    > From: Nick Eckert <sboarder@gte.net>
    > To: lro@Works.Team.Net <lro@Works.Team.Net>
    > Date: Wednesday 2 May 3:55
    > Subject: LRO: Replacing 3-4 Syncro Detent Springs
    >
    > > Does anyone have any tips on replacing the Detent springs on the 3&4
    > >Syncromesh assembly with it in place?
    > >
    > > I have the selector forks out and have the located the offending spring.
    > >Going to try to replace it this evening.
    > >
    > > Please respond directly - I am in in digest mode.
    > >
    > >Thanks,
    > >
    > >Nickster
    > >
    > >
    > >1972 SIII 'Grommit'
    > >1961 SII 2.5TD Coiler Hybrid
    > >
    > >

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    Jim Hall
    1966 88" Elephant Chaser
    http://www.users.qwest.net/~jimfoo
    "You know, I never really damaged my Rover 'till I started wheeling 
    with Jim." Mitch Stockdale
    



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