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Cars by Model Type => 2nd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: G@NDY on April 04, 2010, 11:27:36 AM

Title: Gearbox question
Post by: G@NDY on April 04, 2010, 11:27:36 AM
Ive noticed that, ive got a gap/hole at the top passenger side of the engine, and when the engines running you can see the clutch spinning around:xconfused Now I know the FD boxes have an inspection plate on the bottom, but this doesnt look like anything is missing just a gap between the block and the bell housing.
Ive taken a pic dont know how clear it is? Any ideas? should it be like this? just worried if anythig dropped in there as its quite a gap.
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Title: Gearbox question
Post by: rx7pat on April 04, 2010, 02:13:18 PM
Hello mate, if I recall correctly there is a inspection hole on the fc, on the top passanger side where the gearbox joins the block. sounds like your missing the cover.
Title: Gearbox question
Post by: nuki on April 04, 2010, 02:27:11 PM
Theres the same thing more or less for the FD. I have got the inspection plate on but my mates is missing so you can see the shiny purple hks twin plate in there.
Title: Gearbox question
Post by: pdtaylor18 on April 06, 2010, 01:03:35 PM
I have a plate you can have for that hole, just ping me your address and it\'ll be there.
Title: Gearbox question
Post by: Prof on April 06, 2010, 04:01:29 PM
There are 4 plates dotted around the engine / gearbox to cover the gaps - that one on top which you\'ve found.
 
Then there is a really thin one on the manifold side of the engine, a trapezoid shaped one underneath for inspections, and a kind of exhaust vent for clutch smoke that bolts to the spark plug side of the bell housing - and faces backwards - it covers a circular hole.
Title: Gearbox question
Post by: G@NDY on April 06, 2010, 07:18:46 PM
Thanks for the replys. I wonder why Pip didnt fit it when putting the engine in?

Your a star Pete, I will send you and emizzle :)
Title: Gearbox question
Post by: m1tch on April 06, 2010, 08:54:46 PM
Quote from: Prof;685067There are 4 plates dotted around the engine / gearbox to cover the gaps - that one on top which you\'ve found.
 
Then there is a really thin one on the manifold side of the engine, a trapezoid shaped one underneath for inspections, and a kind of exhaust vent for clutch smoke that bolts to the spark plug side of the bell housing - and faces backwards - it covers a circular hole.

It clears the clutch smoke well

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