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Posted by: wonkipop Jun 26 2020, 03:22 AM

have just dropped gearbox in a 1974 1.8.
to do the clutch.
first time - after 46 years.

there was this piece of paper on it.
probably protected by starter motor.

what is it?
dusted it carefully. if anything was ever written on it, long faded.

mechanic and i think it might be a factory build sticker, like some shelf part thing?
dunno.

99.9% sure this gearbox (and engine) have never been dropped before.

Posted by: davep Jun 26 2020, 09:11 PM

We may never know what info it had on it. My early 74 built LE had one on it as well. A low mileage car and relatively untouched. Can you measure the dimensions of the label?

Posted by: wonkipop Jun 29 2020, 03:18 AM

sticker dimensions.
metric (aus is metric like germany).
in millimetres.

looked at it with a uv light today i borrowed.
nothing could be seen.
whatever was written on it lost to time.

Posted by: davep Jun 29 2020, 07:59 AM

Thanks. I believe it to be a plain paper label, so exposure to the elements would have eroded the surface quickly thus removing the printing. Mine is in exactly the same location.

Posted by: IronHillRestorations Jun 29 2020, 11:35 AM

Is there an aluminum tag under one of the nuts for the side cover? That's what you'll find for a limited slip diff

Posted by: davep Jun 29 2020, 01:49 PM

Not on mine Perry. Do you have a photo of such a tag?

Posted by: gms Sep 10 2020, 08:59 PM

Posted by: rgalla9146 Sep 23 2020, 08:26 PM

in situ
Also the trans type would begin with HB.... not HA


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Posted by: davep Sep 23 2020, 08:35 PM

Great photo Rory.