timpress Posted October 15, 2022 Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 Hey everyone, I am needing to purchase a new gearbox cover as mine is wrecked and I see there are various ones available. I am after a split one for ease of removing but wondered if anyone has any recomendations on ones to avoid, definately buy etc. Thanks Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted October 15, 2022 Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 Hi Tim I Bought mine from Racetorations, good fit and I would highly recommend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harlequin Posted October 15, 2022 Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Kevo_6 said: Hi Tim I Bought mine from Racetorations, good fit and I would highly recommend. Agreed Racetorations cover every time, they cost a bit more then others but very good fit and quality George Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted October 15, 2022 Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 Hi Tim Must be coincidence just in the process of fitting a white fibreglass one from one of the usual suspects bought before I knew better. Let's just say I'll get it to fit eventually but its not perfect. Avoid. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timpress Posted October 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 Thanks all. A Racetorations one it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted October 15, 2022 Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 +1 for racetorations Regards Harry TR5 Nutter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted October 15, 2022 Report Share Posted October 15, 2022 You're old cover is beyond being fibreglassed? The fit of replacement covers used to be a real problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cp25616 Posted October 16, 2022 Report Share Posted October 16, 2022 totally agree Racetorations 2 piece cover fits really well. Alan G Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timpress Posted October 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 Thanks all. I purchased the Racetorations one and it fits great. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a cover. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harlequin Posted October 26, 2022 Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 19 minutes ago, timpress said: Thanks all. I purchased the Racetorations one and it fits great. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a cover. It's rare to find good quality parts like these covers, and when we do we have to spread the word George Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted October 26, 2022 Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 2 hours ago, harlequin said: It's rare to find good quality parts like these covers, and when we do we have to spread the word George +1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted October 26, 2022 Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 On 10/15/2022 at 6:18 PM, PodOne said: Hi Tim Must be coincidence just in the process of fitting a white fibreglass one from one of the usual suspects bought before I knew better. Let's just say I'll get it to fit eventually but its not perfect. Avoid. Andy Just thought I'd update and confirm the white fibreglass ones despite my best efforts simply don't fit well at least not on my car. I could have used fibreglass to make it fit but given the cost and time it will have to go to a new home. So like everyone else I bit the bullet and bought Racetorations one without the grommet as that's all they had in stock. Have to say where credits due it's fitted really well, no issues other than it took a fair while to dill the holes in the correct locations around the bulkhead as I'd no old cover to use as reference. Well done Racetorations top marks! I presume the "no grommet" is in reference to a hole to access the top starter nut/bolt from inside the care without the need to strip the whole cover out. If so I've made one to accept a grommet. If not do I need to make another hole to access something else? Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted October 26, 2022 Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 1 hour ago, PodOne said: Just thought I'd update and confirm the white fibreglass ones despite my best efforts simply don't fit well at least not on my car. I could have used fibreglass to make it fit but given the cost and time it will have to go to a new home. So like everyone else I bit the bullet and bought Racetorations one without the grommet as that's all they had in stock. Have to say where credits due it's fitted really well, no issues other than it took a fair while to dill the holes in the correct locations around the bulkhead as I'd no old cover to use as reference. Well done Racetorations top marks! I presume the "no grommet" is in reference to a hole to access the top starter nut/bolt from inside the care without the need to strip the whole cover out. If so I've made one to accept a grommet. If not do I need to make another hole to access something else? Andy Does the Racetorations cover have a hole for topping up the gearbox oil? BTW, I have a white FG cover at present and the speedo angle drive is punching its way through. It was difficult to fit. I will replace it with a Racetorations cover next time it needs to be removed. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted October 26, 2022 Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 1 hour ago, PodOne said: Just thought I'd update and confirm the white fibreglass ones despite my best efforts simply don't fit well at least not on my car. I could have used fibreglass to make it fit but given the cost and time it will have to go to a new home. So like everyone else I bit the bullet and bought Racetorations one without the grommet as that's all they had in stock. Have to say where credits due it's fitted really well, no issues other than it took a fair while to dill the holes in the correct locations around the bulkhead as I'd no old cover to use as reference. Well done Racetorations top marks! I presume the "no grommet" is in reference to a hole to access the top starter nut/bolt from inside the care without the need to strip the whole cover out. If so I've made one to accept a grommet. If not do I need to make another hole to access something else? Andy No its the grommet at the rear to access the front prop UJ to grease it. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted October 26, 2022 Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Nigel Triumph said: Does the Racetorations cover have a hole for topping up the gearbox oil? BTW, I have a white FG cover at present and the speedo angle drive is punching its way through. It was difficult to fit. I will replace it with a Racetorations cover next time it needs to be removed. Nigel Yes it does https://www.racetorations.co.uk/product/split-gearbox-tunnel-tr4a-6/ Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted October 26, 2022 Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 I have several grommets/access panels in mine but for them to be useful they must be easily accessible. Avoid bolting the H frame over the carpets etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kenrow Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 On 10/26/2022 at 8:29 AM, Nigel Triumph said: Does the Racetorations cover have a hole for topping up the gearbox oil? BTW, I have a white FG cover at present and the speedo angle drive is punching its way through. It was difficult to fit. I will replace it with a Racetorations cover next time it needs to be removed. Nigel This might not be economical to ship but is an option (probably someone in the UK makes also): Gearbox Access Cover Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 On 10/29/2022 at 8:40 PM, Kenrow said: This might not be economical to ship but is an option (probably someone in the UK makes also): Gearbox Access Cover Thank you, interesting little cover. I'm going to try the Racetorations cover then if there's still a problem with the angle drive, the access cover could be the answer. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcreweread Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 17 minutes ago, Nigel Triumph said: Thank you, interesting little cover. I'm going to try the Racetorations cover then if there's still a problem with the angle drive, the access cover could be the answer. Nigel Nigel - those angle drive covers were fitted to the original fibreboard tunnels but often got thrown away with the old tunnel - they do come up from time to time on fleabay - they were pressed steel and fitted to the tunnel with self tappers into spire clips. I haven't got a photo readily to hand but I think I have some spares if you ever need one Cheers Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 44 minutes ago, rcreweread said: Nigel - those angle drive covers were fitted to the original fibreboard tunnels but often got thrown away with the old tunnel - they do come up from time to time on fleabay - they were pressed steel and fitted to the tunnel with self tappers into spire clips. I haven't got a photo readily to hand but I think I have some spares if you ever need one Cheers Rich Thank you Rich, I never knew that. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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