Hi,

My 80 has done 171K miles and the gearbox/diff sounds as though it's about
to drop out (bad knocking with bumps and rapid throttle changes).

I have the option of getting a 1989 (G reg) same model, but before the
facelift, for spares.

The question is ... will the gearbox from the 1989 fit my 1992 ?

Any and all help appreciated.

MFK.

 

Michael Keating wrote:
> Hi,
>
> My 80 has done 171K miles and the gearbox/diff sounds as though it's about
> to drop out (bad knocking with bumps and rapid throttle changes).
>
> I have the option of getting a 1989 (G reg) same model, but before the
> facelift, for spares.
>
> The question is ... will the gearbox from the 1989 fit my 1992 ?
>
> Any and all help appreciated.
>
> MFK.
>
>
I'd say 'probably', but I'm not certain. Can you get engine/transmission
codes from both and compare them?

One other thought: have tou checked the driveshafts/ cv joints,
suspension, and engine/gearbox mountings? A gearbox or diff on the way
out would usually whine or rumble.