Huw
Club Member
Looking for some advice and guidance from anyone who has rebuilt or refurbished an S130 5 speed gearbox.
I’m looking to overhaul mine, I have an early 1979 5 speed in my 280ZX that has developed a very loud whine when in 3rd and 5th gear. The whine gets worse the longer you drive the car when either gear is selected. The rest of the gears are fine and quiet. There is no problems selecting gears and I have replaced the oil and it’s toped up correctly.
I have approached several local gearbox repair companies, but they do not want to take up the challenge due to so say availability of parts. I have spoken to MJP and it would appear most parts needed are available with the exception of the 5th gear synchromesh for the 1979 box.
I would like to continue driving the car through the summer and look to drop the box and strip it over the winter. Do I risk damaging the box more by doing this?
Any advice or rebuild tips on doing this job would be greatly received.
Cheers
Huw
I’m looking to overhaul mine, I have an early 1979 5 speed in my 280ZX that has developed a very loud whine when in 3rd and 5th gear. The whine gets worse the longer you drive the car when either gear is selected. The rest of the gears are fine and quiet. There is no problems selecting gears and I have replaced the oil and it’s toped up correctly.
I have approached several local gearbox repair companies, but they do not want to take up the challenge due to so say availability of parts. I have spoken to MJP and it would appear most parts needed are available with the exception of the 5th gear synchromesh for the 1979 box.
I would like to continue driving the car through the summer and look to drop the box and strip it over the winter. Do I risk damaging the box more by doing this?
Any advice or rebuild tips on doing this job would be greatly received.
Cheers
Huw