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zan110
18-05-2013, 06:02 PM
Hi, everybody, my name is Mike and i live in Exeter! I am, for my sins, a new owner of 2 ZT260s. After trying in vain to purchase 4 different 260s on Ebay, the final straw was a low mileage one in Falmouth last Bank Holiday weekend and I panicked and bought non SE but LPG X Power grey #159 a lovely car. But then, as fate would have it, I spotted Anthracite SE #89 in Cheshire. As I was on holiday I decided to go and have a look at it, and despite a crunchy synchromesh on 3/4th, decided to buy it as it was keenly priced and included every thing that I wanted. It arrived on Thursday and I whisked it up for MOT to be delighted that it failed only on the horn and windscreen wipers with a couple of minor advisories. So, once the MOT work is completed I shall be removing the gearbox and then getting it overhauled. Have any of you taken out a 260 gearbox? Any hints would be most welcome. In the mean time if anyone is interested in #159 it is for sale.
mike

stevenw
18-05-2013, 06:18 PM
I'm sure someone will give you more detail but I believe you have to take out the engine and gearbox together,to avoid damage

Herman
18-05-2013, 06:39 PM
Hi and welcome.

Suggest you get the questionnaire back to Tim to become a full member.
You'll find loads of info not available in the public sections.

Gearbox is an engine out job and there is a repair manual in the Index section.
Box is the same as for a Mustang GT with the exception of 5th gear ratio.

AndyG
18-05-2013, 08:14 PM
mike

Hi and WELCOME from Exeter :D

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AndyG
18-05-2013, 08:16 PM
, and despite a crunchy synchromesh on 3/4th,...........

It could be worth changing the Oil, It might cure the challenge

ksilver
18-05-2013, 08:53 PM
Now there's a man desperate to get into 260 ownership :)

Get the questionnaire back which will open the main parts of the site and you may find answers to all current and future questions. You may find other owners will be able to give you advice on someone local to deal with your gearbox.

Enjoy

colintf
18-05-2013, 10:42 PM
Hi and welcome from the west country :thumb

zan110
19-05-2013, 12:18 AM
Nice to meet you all...so where do I find the questionnaire?

Nich
19-05-2013, 12:30 AM
Tim should have sent you one when you first signed up. If you PM him I am sure he will send you another.

Welcome along.

Nich.

zan110
19-05-2013, 10:00 AM
My fault! I received the form and filled it in but in the buying frenzy of the last couple of weeks I failed to return it to Tim. i have now done so. i comfort myself that although it seems somewhat extravagant the two 260s only amount to the equivalent of a 2010 Focus 1.6...you pays your money and makes your choice as they say! I guess you guys would understand.
Looking forward to getting involved
mike

AndyG
19-05-2013, 12:23 PM
mike

There are now 3 of us in Exeter, The other one is not involved in the forum.

Tim
20-05-2013, 11:09 PM
66% is good :). Welcome to greenness Mike


There are now 3 of us in Exeter, The other one is not involved in the forum.