Hole in Trans! Are 5-spd and 6-spd cases the same?

[maytag]

Thanks again, to all of you who've responded here.
I'm eyeball-deep in projects right now, so I haven't done much.... BUT.... what I HAVE done isn't working for me.... Sunnuva.....

I got to the point where I was removing the bolts holding the halfshafts to the trans. There are 12 of them, and 10 went fine. the last two are kicking my A$$! they wouldn't budge, so I added some heat to the back flange. I cranked on 'em enough that the socket-cap stripped-out. So I welded an allen-socket to the first one..... the socket broke. So I bought another and welded it to the 2nd one.... the BOLT broke, 1" down from the cap. ::sigh::

SO: I'll cut the cap off the remaining one so I can finish getting the #$@! thing out.... and then ....

What do I risk having damaged adding that much heat to that axle-flange on the trans? Is it riding in a sealed-bearing? or does it have a rubber seal / wiper on it that I could've damaged? I tried to contain the heat, but ... sunnuva.....

SUNNUVA>.......


ok......
I'm calming-down now.

In the meantime, I'm sending back the Beluga exhaust to Beluga for warranty, because it's got something rattling inside the mufflers. They're not being super helpful at this point, in spite of them advertising their one-year warranty (I initially contacted them within 6 weeks of purchasing it).... but as long as they honor their warranty, I guess that'll be sufficient.

I'm making a list of parts I want to replace with new as I reassemble. It's growing. haha.

Thanks again, and in advance, for your help & support!

[78F350]

I've used an angle grinder with a cut-off wheel.
Here's the flange. I'm not sure about the bearing, but it's a pretty big heat-sink.

[itsnotanova]

I highly recommend not going with a 5 speed as they don't last very well on a track car. I don't know of anyone that has downgraded to a 5 speed. Go with a 987 five speed if you do though

[maytag]

Originally Posted by itsnotanova

I highly recommend not going with a 5 speed as they don't last very well on a track car. I don't know of anyone that has downgraded to a 5 speed. Go with a 987 five speed if you do though

No, I should have been more clear; I was thinking I could use the front case half, if they were the same, because the 5-spd trans is more plentiful and cheaper. But that's not an option.

I'll keep y'all posted.

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[maytag]

Originally Posted by 78F350

Here's the flange. I'm not sure about the bearing, but it's a pretty big heat-sink.

Looks like the seal on those axles isn't too tough to replace.
All in all, I'm remaining positive here. I think I should be able to find someone to weld those holes up. I'll replace the axle seals, and should be okay.

I read someplace that a 987 clutch fits, and is more robust. But now i can't find that reference.... waddy'all know?
Those of y'all who track your cars: clutch preference?

What about a lightweight flywheel? Worth it?





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[Sveach756]

Can you expand a little more on the rattling exhaust? I have the same on a new car I bought and it almost sounds like an AC compressor going bad rattle at times, is this your experience. Feel free to PM me to stay on topic.
Thanks
Shawn

[maytag]

Originally Posted by Sveach756

Can you expand a little more on the rattling exhaust? I have the same on a new car I bought and it almost sounds like an AC compressor going bad rattle at times, is this your experience. Feel free to PM me to stay on topic.
Thanks
Shawn

I revived a previous thread about "fleabay catback muffler". Let's move this particular conversation over there.

[Gilles]

Maytag,

Is there a possibility that the previous owner somehow hit the bottom of the bellhousing (transmission) and that a piece fell off and got inside the clutch assembly creating the chaos you ended with..?

It seems that the bellhousing could be welded, good luck!

[911monty]

Have you scanned the DME for stage 2 over revs? Might show something. I saw something similar where an individual thought it was a good idea to leave the trans in first gear while coasting down a hill with the clutch depressed. Can't even imagine the RPM that clutch disk saw before exploding.

[maytag]

Originally Posted by Gilles

Maytag,

Is there a possibility that the previous owner somehow hit the bottom of the bellhousing (transmission) and that a piece fell off and got inside the clutch assembly creating the chaos you ended with..?

It seems that the bellhousing could be welded, good luck!

Nope. Good thought, but nope.

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