Peter C Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I’ve acquired a replacement gearbox for my W124. It ended up being free but there is a snag. In a previous life someone cut the bellhousing to enable installation of the gearbox to a non W124 engine - see photo. I’ve got 48 hours to fashion a repair as I’ve got a slot with my mechanic to fit the gearbox for me on Wednesday. But how? I’m struggling for ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Does it actually need a repair,or can it be used as is? Obviously cut to move the starter motor but does your w124 need anything that's missing from that area? Duct tape will cover the hole to keep crap out.... BlankFrank and spartacus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share Posted August 11, 2019 The gearbox is usable as it is but I am concerned about crap and moisture getting inside the bellhousing and fucking up the clutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I have run cars with out inspection covers for years with no problems. If any crap gets in it will be out again quickly due to centripetal force on the flywheel. Unless it’s in a spot where shite gets funnelled up to it, I wouldn’t worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Drill some holes through it and rivet a steal panel over it. Or use silicone to glue a make shift panel over it. chodweaver, bangernomics, BlankFrank and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 as sutty says , just put a cover over it treat it as a inspection cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I'd just leave it as is, I've run stuff with much bigger holes for years no bother at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I'm sure you don't need another answer now, but I'd go with what everybody else has said. There are various ways you could attach a cover of some description over the hole but I doubt it needs it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share Posted August 11, 2019 Cheers guys. Based on your advice I’m just gonna stick a bit of gaffer tape over the missing bit of bellhousing and just leave it. I don’t have the necessary resources or time to fabricate a proper cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselassist Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 ...you can make /beat up a simple even crude 'shit plate' - a grandma's nighty - covers all effort out of tin or whatever that will be mounted via the two bellhousing bolts n cover the hole well; easily done; would take all of 15mins to make; most of that being the big holes in the tin for the bellhousing bolts... TataBobu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crapcarcollector Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Bell housing off the old gearbox? timolloyd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warch Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Yep my Landie still hasn't had its bellhousing inspection cover replaced after I checked the timing about seven years ago. Anything that makes its way into the bell housing will soon learn the error of it's way once you fire the bugger up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 It'll be absolutely fine. Couple of small holes and a few rivets will keep a cover in place just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrcento Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Same as above, i'd refit and just cover the gap. Some tiger seal and a bent bit of aluminium would be more than adequate. stuboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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