Hi Guys, (non-gender specific)

I am having problems with the box on my 998 rod change clubby. I could only find third gear the other day, fine now... it also crunches when changing down into second... I also have a shudder in the clutch.
I have made the expensive decision to fix it, I'm going to give it a crack myself. Of course I want to put better parts in on a budget.
I'm looking at the Clutch, Diaphragm, Lighten flywheel & Gears (only the ones needed). I want to get the right combination of parts with out going overboard.
I have between $800 - $1,000 to spend.

What do you recommend?

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"When you're in it up to your ears....it pays to keep your mouth shut!"

If your gonna tackle the g/box yourself, take note you will need a puller to remove the first motion shaft/top gear and the special sockets to fit the mainshaft nut and 1st M/shaft nut which are usually super tight and a PITA to undo unless you have the right equipment.

Unless the box has suffered a lot of abuse, you should be able to re-use all the gears and concentrate your resources (read $$$$$) on buying new synchro rings, layshaft, synchro hub plunger springs and all the necessary bearings. If the spiggot bearing on the main shaft has cakked itself, you may need a new mainshaft. I have seen examples where they have totally disintergrated!

I expect you would be up for $500-$600 in parts for the gearbox alone, to do a proper job. That's what I would concentrate on first, then you could check with Russell Engineering up there about getting your flywheel and pressure plate all lightened up and balance properly.

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1967 Cooper S - new front bearings to do.
1965 Cooper S shell - Slow progress. No time or money!
1966 Deluxe- next rustoration!
Mk 2 & XJ6 Jags. Less said the better.

most leyland boxes have worn 1/2 selector, outer gear ring and second gear.
pay particular attention to these as this is what turns a gearbox rebuild expensive

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Indeed. i forgot the selector forks - $$$$

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1967 Cooper S - new front bearings to do.
1965 Cooper S shell - Slow progress. No time or money!
1966 Deluxe- next rustoration!
Mk 2 & XJ6 Jags. Less said the better.