jedethridge Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Hello All, Hope you are all doing ok during this year which I can only describe as a major kerfuffle I have a few questions regarding my gearbox and greatly appreciate anyone who takes the time to reead through this. Apart from the VIN number is there a way to identify whether I have a CD009 or CD00A gearbox? The car is a 57 and I heard that CD009's were put in up to the end of 06 but cannot verify that. To give some context, the car has now done 111500 miles and needs 5th and 6th gear synchros replacing. I bought it at 110000 miles and cannot see any evidence (paperwork) of the gearbox being refurbed. Previous owner mainly did motorway miles with spirited driving, SMF has been on for 61000 miles, gearbox oil changed at correct intervals. Changed gearbox oil last month with the oil looking like a stary night sky. Only when cold there is a whirring bearing noise with sqeaky pitch to it (not the release bearing because it needs replacing), could it be input/ output shaft bearing(s)? Noise occurs in neutral with clutch both engaged and disengaged as well as in every gear. Along with the synchros are there any parts I should order in preperation for a full strip down (by a gearbox specialist)? Thank you in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 It will not be a CD009 as these were not fitted to an HR so your box will be the CD00A The VIN will not confirm the type of gearbox fitted to your car I am afraid. Pulled from my saved data: The CD00A manual transmission is the latest OEM updated transmission replacing its predecessor, the CD009. This current version has the same build components as the CD009 with triple cone synchro's used on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gear and double cone synchro's on 4th gear. This is far improved over its predecessors, the CD008, CD005, CD003, and CD000 which are known for early synchro failure. Gearbox refurbs can be expensive as there are parts, other than those which are causing issues, that should automatically be replaced as a matter of good engineering practice especially at that mileage. I can supply (and fit if required) all the new parts that would be required for a comprehensive refurb, however the best way to go, is to fit a known low mileage preowned gearbox, which I also have in stock. Just drop me a PM if I can help further. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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