47 replies to this topic

[VXT Tim]

I did put contact adhesive on the nipple before slotting home the pipe. 😳

[techieboy]

Didn't he also say he'd never do another one

I hope so. It's limited edition mods like this that I hope will add value to the car when it's sold. [/runs off to update spec on sale advert proof now I've remembered it]

[ArticMonkey]

I did put contact adhesive on the nipple before slotting home the pipe. 😳

Good lad.

[techieboy]

I did put contact adhesive on the nipple before slotting home the pipe. 😳

Didn't work for me. Still came off at least once a year and always when on track.

[Dave E]

M32 ftw, no need for all this mucking about

[techieboy]

Yeah, just the perennial worry that the gears inside it are going to dissolve unlike the nice solid F23.

[VXT Tim]

It's on the list Dave

[ArticMonkey]

M32 ftw, no need for all this mucking about

Reliable gearbox breather or working gearbox?

[VXT Tim]

Didn't he also say he'd never do another one

I hope so. It's limited edition mods like this that I hope will add value to the car when it's sold. [/runs off to update spec on sale advert proof now I've remembered it]

Come on Matt, rekindle the love. Donington 9th, I have a garage, it'll probably be raining though or buy a new rs6

[Dave E]

Yeah, just the perennial worry that the gears inside it are going to dissolve unlike the nice solid F23.

With the F23 the worry is destroying the synchros, or at least it is with something that produces more than 15ft/lb torque If things do go wrong at least the M32 is easily fixed, just hand broken box to vocky give it a couple of hours and he hands you back a working one

[techieboy]

Have you seen the amount of gearbox rebuild kits on ebay for the M32?

Synchro's and gears in the M32 appear to be made of Cheddar Brie cheese.

[Dave E]

M32 ftw, no need for all this mucking about

Reliable gearbox breather or working gearbox?

I've had absolutely no trouble with it since it went in..............this time

[GeorgeBC]

 

 

Didn't he also say he'd never do another one

I hope so. It's limited edition mods like this that I hope will add value to the car when it's sold. [/runs off to update spec on sale advert proof now I've remembered it]

Come on Matt, rekindle the love. Donington 9th, I have a garage, it'll probably be raining though or buy a new rs6

 

 

9th sept? See you there, don't think we have ever met. 

[GeorgeBC]

Have you seen the amount of gearbox rebuild kits on ebay for the M32?

Synchro's and gears in the M32 appear to be made of Cheddar Brie cheese.

  Afraid i have no experience of the astra boxes but after helping strip, remove, refurb and fit a 30k corsa vxr M32 im in no rush to fit one to the vx. The state of those bearings was ridiculous!!!!!! 

[VXT Tim]

 

 

Didn't he also say he'd never do another one

I hope so. It's limited edition mods like this that I hope will add value to the car when it's sold. [/runs off to update spec on sale advert proof now I've remembered it]

Come on Matt, rekindle the love. Donington 9th, I have a garage, it'll probably be raining though or buy a new rs6  

  9th sept? See you there, don't think we have ever met. 

My mate told me 5 mins ago there was another vx going. See you there

[GeorgeBC]

Were going for a beer or 10 in Derby on the sunday night if you fancy a drink. Were not on till the afternoon so loads of time to recover.

[VXT Tim]

Were going for a beer or 10 in Derby on the sunday night if you fancy a drink. Were not on till the afternoon so loads of time to recover.

Cheers for the offer, it'll be a last minute thing if I pop in. Where are you staying? Is Liam attending? Me and my mate are afternoon only.

[Dave E]

Have you seen the amount of gearbox rebuild kits on ebay for the M32? Synchro's and gears in the M32 appear to be made of Cheddar Brie cheese.

They're fine Since Chris Randell installed a cooler on his it's been ok so they can't be that bad

[Dave E]

Have you seen the amount of gearbox rebuild kits on ebay for the M32? Synchro's and gears in the M32 appear to be made of Cheddar Brie cheese.

  Afraid i have no experience of the astra boxes but after helping strip, remove, refurb and fit a 30k corsa vxr M32 im in no rush to fit one to the vx. The state of those bearings was ridiculous!!!!!! 

My bearing are brand new

[VXT Tim]

Thought I'd finish up tonight as the adhesive has had 24hrs. What a load of sh*t, it was one of those as I tighten the jubilee the pipe came further off the nipple and popped off Caked the nipple in gasket sealant. Try again.