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[reggie]

1985 Mini Mayfair 998cc, Manual

Hi all,

I need some help, yesturday, I removed the gearbox and Diff from my mini to inspect it and replace the various seals\gaskets\boots. When I finally manged to free it and get the gearbox and diff out, there was a spring lying on the floor. Where did it come from and where does it go? It's about 1 1/4".

It's been buggung the hell out of me and I don't want to put everything back together until I know where the spring goes, I will take a photo of it needed.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[DaveRob]

have you removed the diff cover side plates..... if so this might be the spring that hiolds the ball detent in place on the gear change detent

Just a thought tho.

Rob

[reggie]

have you removed the diff cover side plates..... if so this might be the spring that hiolds the ball detent in place on the gear change detent

Just a thought tho.

Rob

Yep, I have removed the sides, I will check the gear change detent, if there is no spring then hopefully that's where its come from... Cheers, will let you know.

[reggie]

have you removed the diff cover side plates..... if so this might be the spring that hiolds the ball detent in place on the gear change detent

Just a thought tho.

Rob

Thanks DaveRob, you were right... It is the first time I have ever had a gearbox out so I'm still learning my way around

[DaveRob]

if the spring has fallen out.....make sure the ball bearing didnt fall out while you are their....lol

Rob