Maybe it's a result of towing without disconnecting the driveshaft.......?
(G)
More likely, oil contamination. We see it often, and it's always on the cars
that are real leakers.
Lawrie
British Sportscar Center
-----Original Message-----
From: REwald9535@aol.com <REwald9535@aol.com>
To: warren_p@ls3p.com <warren_p@ls3p.com>; mgs@autox.team.net
<mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, March 08, 1999 2:55 PM
Subject: Re: Melted Gearbox Mounts/Half Speed Speedo
>Warren,
>I too have seen where the trans mounts on MGB's literally turn to liquid
and
>look melted. This does not happen to everyone or even 1 in 5. I have just
>seen it happen now and again. Beats me as to why. I have replaced these
>"liquid" mounts with a new set without doing any repairs and had no
problems.
>So I don't think it's oil or heat, other than that I have no clue.
>Anyone?
>Anyone?
>Rick Ewald
>67 MGB
>
>
>In a message dated 3/8/99 1:26:07 PM SA Eastern Standard Time,
>warren_p@ls3p.com writes:
>
>> Started project two, the engine transplant of a 72 roadster and found the
>> rubber gearbox mounts appeared melted, so much so, that I had to cut
them
>> away with an x-acto to remove the bolts. Is it possible that they
received
>> that much heat and if so, wouldn't the gearbox be toast? Could gasoline
or
>> oil have caused this? The gearbox is covered in oil.
>>
>
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