Gearbox mount and Drivehsafts

15th February 2011, 19:12

Hey guys, need some help... I think the gearbox mount is away on the saxo as its knocking a bit when I change gear and was wondering if its only the bush I need to replace or is it the the whole mount itself??

Also when I got my car back from the garage (New wishbones, Wheel Bearings, Trackrod Ends and lowering springs) I found that when I accelerate I'm getting a bit of a wobble and its makes the gearstick shake aswell, noticed that my driveshaft on the O/S is knocking now and discovered that the boot is nicked and so it the other side but the right one barely has any grease left init.

Was wondering if this could be causing my wobble and because the gearbox mount is away I'm feeling it a bit more than usual... Im not possitive but its when I go left and it stops if I put the clutch in.

Basically wondering if a new CV boot and a re grease before it gets any worse would sort it or isit a new driveshaft job??

I know Ill be able to save the N/S shaft as theres no noise and its a very small nick but im worried about the right one.

Any help would really be appreciated

16th February 2011, 18:39

bump??

16th February 2011, 19:09

The O/S Driveshaft i would recommend replacing because it has already been damaged due to lack of grease, if you think the passenger side is saveable pack it with marine grease, and replace the boot, Test the gearbox mount if you can, ie: block of wood and a trolley jack under the gearbox, as you are raising the jack check to see if there is any movement in the mount,

You could regrease the O/S side, Its worth a try, it may sort it! Good Luck