Brightonuk Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I was working under the car and this fell out from somewhere around the gear box any ideas what it covered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Gearbox speedo drive if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 RJ wins the prize!! Yes its the speedo drive cap for type 9 5 speed and caterham 6 speed.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 And it goes here:JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 You can fit it with the gearbox in the car. Put a smear of silicone sealant around the outside of it and use a wide mouth pair of pipe fitting pliers (sliding joint parallel jaw style) to press it in to place and firmly home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightonuk Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 Yep Thanks now how is it held in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 ...how is it held inAs Ian says, with a smear of silicone sealant.From the Assembly Guide:Lubricate the plastic speedometer drive with gearbox oil and fit into the rear left of the tailshaft housing, such that the speedo spindle locates in the orifice. Ensure the surface of the speedo drive housing is free from oil and apply a thin coat of silicon [sic] sealant. Tap the speedo drive housing cover gently into place.In other words, it's an interference fit. But if yours simply fell out, it would be a good idea to reshape it very slightly out-of-round with a hammer so that it jams in.JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I did a write up a while ago detailing how to change the speedo drive with the box still in the car. It covers how I got the plug back in. Link belowhttps://www.lotus7.club/forum/techtalk/speedo-drive-change-situIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brightonuk Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 Sure I am missing something of just in the wrong place Is it the opposite sideIf so I think I know where but even with the guide looks imposable to refit is it essential?Thanks Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBL Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 It'll be on the left-hand side of the gearbox, near the back. Somewhat relevant photo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Here:JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 It's good practice to drill these and wire them in place - vibration loosens them resulting in terminal oil loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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