Does anyone know whether it is possible to remove & replace the rear selector finger at the gearbox end of the gearshift extension shaft, without removing the whole extension casting -. I remember all too well the desperate struggle I had years ago trying to undo the four bolts on top of the gearbox even with the engine/gearbox tilted as per the manual. The plastic bush on the end of the selection finger has come adrift and as a result the gearshift is loose and on occasion jams.
It looks as though there may be room to get at it once the propshaft and exhaust come off, and possibly the speedo drive housing, but am I just being over optimistic ? Car is a 1971 2000TC , manual gearbox, with cast alloy extension housing. Engine & gearbox in car. I don't really hold out much hope and suppose I will spend many hours undoing bolts at 1/16th turn at a time or maybe just lose the plot and drill four big holes in the transmission tunnel.......
Any advice or words of encouragement much appreciated. :angry:
It looks as though there may be room to get at it once the propshaft and exhaust come off, and possibly the speedo drive housing, but am I just being over optimistic ? Car is a 1971 2000TC , manual gearbox, with cast alloy extension housing. Engine & gearbox in car. I don't really hold out much hope and suppose I will spend many hours undoing bolts at 1/16th turn at a time or maybe just lose the plot and drill four big holes in the transmission tunnel.......
Any advice or words of encouragement much appreciated. :angry: