type 9 with X-flow

[mk_one_estate]

hello people, 

 

i'm planning on putting my 1600 X-flow & type 9 box in my estate next weekend, just wondered if there was anything i need to be aware of when doing it, 

 

do i need a different clutch cable? 

 

cheers guys 

 

Marcus.

[oxb1l]

Get a bit of plate for your clutch cable to pull against

When the rs cable is fitted it goes through a hole in the sump that you wont have

 

And an early sierra or sure its a sunbeam clutch plate (type 9 spline and xflow diameter)

An rs or auto prop

 

Bill

[mk2 mike]

I'm doing the same to mine soon. I've been told you will need-

 

Alloy RS bellhousing (not absolutely necessary, but it gives more clearance in the tunnel. A big Hammer will achieve the same ) around £150

 

If you have the alloy bellhousing you'll need the proper RS clutch fork. Around £40

 

A 23 spline clutch plate (I've been told a 1600 sierra one will suit)

 

As said, a bracket for the clutch cable to pull on. You can make your own or retroford do these ones for £8

 

Alloy gearbox lowering blocks to lower the box and use the original mounting holes. (Or you can drill new holes and just bolt it through the floor, depending if you want to drill into the shell) around £20

 

Single piece prop shaft. Around £150

 

You can get a longer speedo cable as the box is longer but its not necessary.

 

You'll need to move the gearstick hole back a bit (again as the box is longer than a 4 speed) you can see from this pic where someone has cut out the hole, turned it round and put it back in.

 

And finally a quick shift gear lever. The longer box means the gearstick will foul the handbrake. (Or you could bend the original gearstick). Around £50

 

Have a search on the t'interweb. There's loads of 'how to' guides.

 

Good luck!

[mk_one_estate]

thanks for the detailed reply mate, thats a big help, 

 

as i want the engine in asap i might stick with the 4 speed box for now,

 

cheers 

 

Marcus.

[mk2 mike]

No probs mate. I've been slowly collecting the bits over a period of time and apart from the prop and clutch I've got it all.

 

Just hope my gearbox is a 2.8 one and not a diesel type! Doh!

[mk_one_estate]

yeah i'm gonna do the same i reckon, still, the 1600 with a 4 speed will be a massive difference to the dodgy running 1100 thats in it at the mo haha cant wait 

 

cheers 

 

M.

[oxb1l]

I took the quick shift out of mine as I had a rose jointed one and all it done was rattle

 

Works fine with the std one

[mk2 mike]

I took the quick shift out of mine as I had a rose jointed one and all it done was rattle

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I've heard this. In fact the company that supplied mine said it too. They said if I pack it with grease it'll be silent. :/

[theloudboy]

I've heard this. In fact the company that supplied mine said it too. They said if I pack it with grease it'll be silent. :/

 

Mike mine makes so much noise its unreal mate, don't know whats worse the gearset or quick shift lol

[quickrack]

I am about to do exactly this as well.

But I bought alloy blocks from GS Escxorts that mean I can bolt the gearbox crossmember to the original holes and not drill new ones.

And I am using a 2 piece prop because they are smoother.

[disco66]

Same as Mike & Quickrack, I have finally sourced all my bits, now just some spare cash to get the boys at Ashtons to install.

[katana]

And I am using a 2 piece prop because they are smoother.

Smoother as in its got twice as many joints to wear and introduce slop into the driveline?

The quickest way from point A to Point B is a straight line QED.....one piece prop!

[Andrade]

Do you guys put the type 9 in together with the engine, or first engine, then box? I'll be tacking this tomorrow and trying to do it the best way so as not to damage the paint as much as possible.