Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Taking apart the getrag

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  1. mini_racer

    mini_racer Well-Known Member

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    #2 mini_racer, Jan 8, 2011
    So, what symptoms did you notice with that broken shifting fork? The tear down was for the LSD right, well clutch too?
     
  2. 1r53

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    #3 1r53, Jan 8, 2011
    Seriously there were no symptoms, there was enough fork there for it to shift, but yes was just doing the lsd and I am glad I found it
     
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    #4 goaljnky, Jan 8, 2011
    Forgive the ignorance. The forks are the two yellow arrows?
     
  4. KC Jr 54

    KC Jr 54 New Member

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    #5 KC Jr 54, Jan 8, 2011
    Well that certainly sucks.

    Were any of your teeth chipped, and did you find the missin pieces from the forks ?

    How many miles are/were on your car ?
     
  5. mini_racer

    mini_racer Well-Known Member

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    #6 mini_racer, Jan 8, 2011
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    Definitely good that you found it, get those extra chunks out of the tranny and good luck on finding the replacement bits.

    Oh, and what LSD/clutch/flywheel did you go with?
     
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    #7 Mike, Jan 8, 2011
    Wow, that's really amazing that the 'box shifted OK like that. Let us know how the repairs go.
     
  7. 1r53

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    #8 1r53, Jan 9, 2011
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    Yes the yellow arrows are were the part of the fork broke off, I did find the broken parts, one of them was lying in the bottom , that is on of the arrows, the other is still in its retaining ring, I cant believe it, that it shifted with no problems didnt even hear a rattle. The car has 60,000on it and when I take it all apart monday I will post more pics. Also the gears are good and I am running the quaife lsd and Act clutch, flywheel
     
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    #9 jeremiahclark77, Jan 9, 2011
    It has been explained to me that the getrag 6 speed is the same as the ford getrag. You might have some luck looking thru the ford parts to find what you need vs. trying mini. Those parts may not be the same but might be worth a look.
     
  9. 1r53

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    #10 1r53, Jan 9, 2011
    Thats the thing ford and mini do not sale internal parts for the trans, other than the lsd. I think I might be good on the parts I need, a good vendor on here is checking some of his stuff for me.:Thumbsup: It drive me crazy that they do not sale any parts though, even ford ?
     
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    #11 KC Jr 54, Jan 9, 2011
    I think it has more to do with Getrag then Ford or MINI. It is very sad though, not even a basic rebuild kit is available.

    Which vendor is helping you ?
     
  11. 1r53

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    #12 1r53, Jan 9, 2011
    I know Im just being that guy. It would be nice of getrag to do somthing like that, but I dont think they ever will. Way Motor Works is trying to help me with the parts I need.
     
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    #13 Mike, Jan 10, 2011
    Soooo, when I need new syncros, I'm supposed to go get a new gearbox? Boo.
     
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    Way Motor Works New Member

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    #14 Way Motor Works, Jan 10, 2011
    I've got a set here for you, bad news is we are snowed in so I can't get to the shop to ship them out.
     
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    #15 k-huevo, Jan 10, 2011
    A local gear shop says they can locate replacement parts. When the time comes, find a shop in your area that specializes in manual transmissions.
     
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    #16 jiminni, Jan 10, 2011
    That's good to hear.
     
  16. 1r53

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    #17 1r53, Jan 10, 2011
    Thanks WMW, the weather is bad here,so I could not get to the garadge to get my tools. God please let this weather go away so I can get some work done. But I guess I am not the only one have weather problems.
     
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    #18 1r53, Jan 13, 2011
    Just an update, I got the forks that I needed, transmission is apart, getting it all cleaned up, just need to find a couple of bearings. when it is done I will try to post a good how to.
     
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    #19 KC Jr 54, Jan 13, 2011
    Really looking forward to the how-to, b/c i am going down a similar path shortly.
     
  19. 1r53

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    #20 1r53, Jan 14, 2011
    Ok just a small update, I found all of the bearings that are needed to do the rebuild, so that was too easy. I will post all the part numbers in the how to when I am done.
     
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    #21 Mike, Jan 14, 2011
    Cool, all we need is a known source for syncro rings and dog rings, and we can do a complete rebuild.
     
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