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by PhilI
Mon Nov 17, 2003 12:19 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fitting servo brakes
Replies: 2
Views: 1169

Fitting servo brakes

How is it done and what parts are used - anyone know?

Do you use the original master cylinder in the chassis leg or is it moved?
by PhilI
Sat Apr 19, 2003 6:08 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: So no comments on the SII gearbox swap then?
Replies: 8
Views: 2657

Spent this afternoon taking out the 803 box and offered up the 1098 with box attached. It certainly won't fit without cutting the floor. The 1098 box cover panel is a fair bit longer than the 803 one and you can see why. The earlier pedals are also spaced differently with the clutch and brake both w...
by PhilI
Sat Apr 19, 2003 12:28 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: So no comments on the SII gearbox swap then?
Replies: 8
Views: 2657

The first obvious difference is that the covers are different in length. The 1098 box has the gear change further into the car. Will it fit without having to cut the floor pan?
by PhilI
Sat Apr 19, 2003 11:14 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: So no comments on the SII gearbox swap then?
Replies: 8
Views: 2657

So no comments on the SII gearbox swap then?

Thought this would be the place to ask. Can't believe nobody has tried it.
by PhilI
Mon Apr 14, 2003 12:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox swap on Series II
Replies: 0
Views: 917

Gearbox swap on Series II

I need advice here! Replacing the original 803 engine with a 1098 and looking to use the later gearbox as well.

I already have the later gearbox cover, but I see it is not a straight swap.

What have others done?