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Old 07-08-12, 03:24 PM   #1
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Getting drive shaft "cap" back on

I have just changed the gearbox, was able to lift into place on my own (although two days later my arms feel like lead!).

Now when putting the long drive shaft back in (this is a 180), it has like a metal cap ring thing that goes over the driveshaft end and onto the diff (god knows what this is called), anyway, I know its meant to go back so seal it all in, but I cannot get a hammer in the space or anyway to push it back into the gearbox easily.

Anybody got any tips on how to re-seat the damn thing.
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Old 07-08-12, 05:31 PM   #2
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I have just changed the gearbox, was able to lift into place on my own (although two days later my arms feel like lead!).

Now when putting the long drive shaft back in (this is a 180), it has like a metal cap ring thing that goes over the driveshaft end and onto the diff (god knows what this is called), anyway, I know its meant to go back so seal it all in, but I cannot get a hammer in the space or anyway to push it back into the gearbox easily.

Anybody got any tips on how to re-seat the damn thing.
The long drive shaft should just slide in as long as it's in the splines!! There is no C clip to hammer into plac. They are fun as there is little room to move under there
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Old 07-08-12, 05:43 PM   #3
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Do you mean the diff oil seal?.
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Do you mean the diff oil seal?.
Could me, its a metal ring with a hollow on the gearbox side that fits into the grove on the gearbox. The drive shaft is already in the correct position. I think its like a dust cover or something.

I will take a photo if it helps.
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Old 07-08-12, 05:49 PM   #5
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This http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-Rover-P...item3a733e2f74

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Old 07-08-12, 05:52 PM   #6
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Nope not those then, I will take photo.
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Old 07-08-12, 06:00 PM   #7
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Is it the ring in the lower right corner of this diagram, not item 7,
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Yes, thats the little beauty
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Excellent, all we need now is some ideas how to re-seat it
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Good pic, nice view of the crank sensor as well.
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