Seeking gearbox expert advise, lost 5th & 6th gears

[Smallblock454]

Hello,

differential and gearbox are 2 independent parts. Gearbox can be completely separated from the differential.

Problem i see is the input and output shaft, which have to be connected precisely to the differential and clutch. I would not remove the gearbox with the differential in the car.

Regards, Markus

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by Smallblock454

Hello,

differential and gearbox are 2 independent parts. Gearbox can be completely separated from the differential.

Problem i see is the input and output shaft, which have to be connected precisely to the differential and clutch. I would not remove the gearbox with the differential in the car.

Regards, Markus

Hello Markus,

Yes, I know about the differences between the differential and gearbox.

On the picture I am talking about, it shows the complete transaxle (installed on the car, were you can see the complete gear cluster) but without the external rear housing (removed to drill and install the AN fittings for an external oil cooler).

For this reason I was inquiring about the possibility of my car having a loose bolt (the bolt that secures the selector fork to the shaft) allowing you to move the selector shaft back and forth without actually moving the gears to engage.

I am not sure if what I am trying to my explain makes sense or not (English is my second language)..