My 2004 stepspeed box has, I think bit the dust. I can smell hot oil and the box is not generating much traction, its revving but going nowhere fast. Oil looks ok and its only done about 200m since the change (correct oil used). I am assuming the worst unless anyone has any suggestions.
I can get hold of a replacement box out of an MGF, I understand that these are the same. ( I assume that spares are very rare, and repair of the old would be difficult ). I was wondering if the subframe could be part dropped to remove the gearbox or if the entire frame has to come out, which looks difficult on the drive. By part dropped I mean remove fixing bolts from one side loosening the others and jacking up 1/2 the car so the the subframe swings on the remaining bolts giving me the clearance to remove the box.
Help please.
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