Alto Works RSX: Gearbox Rebuild

[gilly]

It should be stamped on the edge of the bellhousing closest to the block.

so this can be viewed from above or below the engine bay?

Cheers mate.

[Brayden]

Depends on where it is stamped. It won't usually be on the bottom, typically the front or rear of the housing.

I'll check mine tonight and let you know.

[gilly]

Hey how did you go with this? Did you find the part number on the box?

Thanls!

[Brayden]

Yeah I grabbed the gearbox off the shelf and had a good look from every angle... couldn't see a single marking on it! Unless it is hidden under the road grime on the bottom, but I'll have to clean it up another day.

[gilly]

Yeah I grabbed the gearbox off the shelf and had a good look from every angle... couldn't see a single marking on it! Unless it is hidden under the road grime on the bottom, but I'll have to clean it up another day.

Ah bugger! I guess Ill need to get under my with a good torch, plenty of degreaser, and plenty of patience and try to find it. My car has been off the road for 6 weeks now (or has it been more??!!) and I really cant afford to have it off the road for much longer.

Cheers mate for your efforts.

[Brayden]

My money is on there being no markings on it at all. Did you end up buying that other Alto?

[gilly]

nah I didnt. It was all going to be a bit risky and time consuming to buy a whole car to part out just to be able to swap the gearbox for one in an other state - so thats why where looking at getting my box rebuilt now.

Being the shape it is, Im a bit worried it might be a bit difficult to move the parts - and the fact that the owner wasnt too keen on me bringing a mechanic to try and get the engine started prior to buying it (it hasnt been run for 2 years).

[Brayden]

Yeah if the guy won't let you start it before purchase then it isn't worth the hassle.

I doubt you would have trouble parting it out, it just depends on how long you were willing to have the car sitting around.