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Post by wilmat on Oct 22, 2011 17:39:56 GMT
Hi all
I'm planning on fitting my engine and gearbox next weekend, I have just tried the original gearbox mount but it doesnt fit due to the mk3 chassis being altered its closed off at the back, has anyone fitted the gearbox into a mk3 chassis and what gearbox mount did you use?
Thank you for your help
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Post by airforceone on Oct 22, 2011 18:33:49 GMT
Aright mate
You had me worried for a minute there, just went out to the garage to try mine.
It does fit, as you say the bracket is closed of at the back but the mount doesn't go all the way to the back.
It was a bit tight but the hole on the top does line up with the hole on the mount. The only problem I can see is that there isn't a hole at the bottom for the bolt to go all the way thru, it may just be mine, it's not a major issue just need to drill the same size hole on the bottom.
Hope this helps.
Ned
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Post by wilmat on Oct 22, 2011 19:04:01 GMT
Hi Ned
My hole doesn't line up at all and like you say theres no hole at the bottom, i will ring rtr on monday and find out, otherwise i will have to cut the gearbox mount to fit!!!
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Post by airforceone on Oct 22, 2011 19:29:37 GMT
Before you call RTR, try using a file just to smooth out the interior of the bracket.
The main round pipe at the back has had a chunk cut out of it to have the new bracket welded to it
so there will obviously be some excess weld at the joint, you would be amazed at how removing 0.5 to 1mm
of material with a file or even sand paper sort things out. Remenber there may also be some powder coat in there.
Ned
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Post by wilmat on Oct 22, 2011 19:45:51 GMT
I will have a go tomorrow morning, thanks, hows your build going, just ordered viper brake line kit, im hoping to have the car on the road for next march!!!
Thanks again
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Post by airforceone on Oct 22, 2011 19:49:03 GMT
I've just fitted the viper brake line kit, also just painted rear calipers so hopefully fit the rear wing stays tomorrow.
As long as I've got it on the road by next summer I'll be happy.
Ned
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Post by worksdriver on Oct 23, 2011 7:30:19 GMT
Hi Guys.
Yes the viper kit is supplied by RTR
The Mk3 Chassis should have the hole drilled right through for the gearbox mount. I built the first 2 mk3's and there shouldn't be a problem with the mount fitting. In which direction does it not line up?
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Post by chizzy on Oct 23, 2011 19:48:20 GMT
I had the same problem with my gearbox mount, 1 hole over hangs and the other one only half the hole acutually sits on the brkt. I trimed the mount and drilled new holes, i think one ended up elongated. I have a picture's i will upload now so you can see
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Post by chizzy on Oct 23, 2011 19:54:46 GMT
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Post by airforceone on Oct 23, 2011 19:58:04 GMT
Have you spoken to RTR, they may be able to help or at least give you some advice. I'll probably have the
same problems with mine as it's a MK3 aswell.
Ned
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