Ford Sierra "Sapphire" Transmission

[Saberhunter]

Good Day

I was wondering if someone could help.
Ive Driven my Sapphire for a while now and suddenly the fifth gear would not engage.
about a week after the gearbox started whining. it would cost me too much to get it fixed so i was thinking about buying the 4 speed "Bullet" box but i don't know if it would fit. Any Ideas?
the car currently has a type 9, 5 speed gearbox.
Thank You
Saber!

Edited by Saberhunter on Tuesday 9th June 17:11

[simonpa]

The 4-speed may need a different bellhousing and definitely has a different propshaft 'nose.
The gearbox mount is in a different place as well.

There are plenty of type-9 'boxes around - much easier (and cheaper) to replace like-for-like.
Just need to be careful to make sure it has the same front driveshaft, as later (Capri-style) 'boxes have a 1-inch longer one.

I've just upgraded my Vixen from 4-speed to 5-speed, if you really want to go back to a 4-speed.

Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions!

Cheers - Simon

[timelord]

The "bullet" 4 speed is an earlier gearbox with smaller input and output shafts the "rocket" box has the same shaft and spline sizes as a type 9 5 speed. Geoff