daverclasper Posted May 24, 2021 Report Share Posted May 24, 2021 Hi. The bolt that's easily accessible, via the bell housing access hole for the pushrod, was not that tight. Any way of checking any of the others, without a gearbox removal?. I guess not, though thought I'd ask. Cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 Nope! The rest are all in behind the clutch release lever so it'll need to be moved out of the way, and impossible to do in situ without taking the entire bellhousing and gearbox off. Sorry, Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 here.s another lost reply , something if i use the laptop doesnt upload correctly i just said to dave he had guessed correctly at 8am ha ! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted May 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 (edited) Thanks. Well I guess if they became very loose, there would be noise and some shaking If, some are, sort of, not that tight, then hopefully ok to keep on driving it and keep an eye, or more like ear on it, do you think?. I'm wondering it will stress any parts I had a large Iveco van that had lost one bolt from front of bell housing to engine plate. All the rest were tight. Used to vibrate a lot over 50 mph. New bolt cured it. Edited June 7, 2021 by daverclasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 I find all the bolts on engine and box of my Vitesse seem to slacken off and its probably down to the 50 year old spring washers. It obviously doesnt help the oil leaks so I never miss an opportunity to check everything and one day will get round to replacing all those washers🤗 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 spring washers dont work flats are king we dumped springs on trucks in the mid 70s after many trials Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted May 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 (edited) Hi Pete. Was my last post me being over precious (as I can be). Any wise words from you would be much appreciated (as don't really want to take GB/OD out unless at high risk, If I don't). Cheers, Dave Edited May 25, 2021 by daverclasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 52 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: spring washers dont work flats are king we dumped springs on trucks in the mid 70s after many trials Pete wish Triumph had learnt that lesson earlier☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 spring washer and self locking nuts were the norm in the 60s more torque control introduced through the 70s had many makers testing fixings I was involved many of my years with toque to yield tests and flats and plain nuts were the only reliable way to maintain clamping for life pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted June 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 On 25/05/2021 at 15:48, daverclasper said: Thanks. Well I guess if they became very loose, there would be noise and some shaking If, some are, sort of, not that tight, then hopefully ok to keep on driving it and keep an eye, or more like ear on it, do you think?. I'm wondering it will stress any parts. No time at the mo, to remove GB I had a large Iveco van that had lost one bolt from front of bell housing to engine plate. All the rest were tight. Used to vibrate a lot over 50 mph. New bolt cured it. Hi. Any advice on this much appreciated? Thanks, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 To put your mind to rest Dave you could periodically have a look under the car at the joint between bell housing and gearbox casing. Perhaps try a feeler gauge in there and if the gap opens up its time to take the gearbox out.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 Dave, You worry too much. You're almost as bad as me If it ain't broke don't fix it! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 as the lower inside bell hsg. bolt is below the oil level and has a sealing copper washer on it if it comes loose you will get a ep90 oil leak that would be a warning of impending doom keep an eye on any unusual drips and sleep easy Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted June 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 Well there is a drip of EP coming from the drain hole and also, from the mating joint of engine plate/bell housing at the bottom area. Did clean all the areas around there a few days ago and still clean, so assuming it's leaking from inside. Went for a long run on a very hot day. It leaked a bit after this as hot, thin oil, though slows to a tiny drip overnight since. Can't feel any gap with thin feeler between G.B/B.H, so thinking nothing drastic at the moment. Won't be able to remove box for a while and need to still use car, so hoping that's ok?. Will monitor oil leak. Thanks a lot, for all your imput. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted June 19, 2021 Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 And the oil level Dave - theres not very much in there and you dont want to let it get low😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 19, 2021 Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 and if its overfilled and you have a scroll front seal it will leak so yes check the box oil level for being low or too high Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted June 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2021 (edited) Thanks. The box was rebuilt by Mike Papworth some years ago and is apparently a bitza, incorperating a J Type O.D. I seem to remember a rubber seal? was fitted in the B.H, when I refited G.B. I did top up G.B recently, so will check if overfilled, or has lost much. Cheers Dave Edited June 19, 2021 by daverclasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 20, 2021 Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 and if the bottom hsg. bolt which is thro' to the oil and below oil level is not sealed or copper washered it will leak couple that with your idea the hsg. is coming loose could add to the oil escaping youre worried about Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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