S7 3A Joints And Mounts

[cb750]

Just got the engine and gearbox out of my 97 3A (thanks to my wife operating the hoist and undoing the correct bolts ) and found that I need a new gearbox mount.

 

Question: Is this part a standard Sierra one as mine looks to have captive mounting nuts and the ones I have seen have only holes for nuts and bolts to mount it (difficult when its down a tunnel). Any idea of a Part Number?

 

Also I need 2 top ball joints for the suspension, I believe they are Transit joints but what are they? Again any idea of a Part Number?

 

Looked at the forum FAQs but can't find an answer!!

 

Rob

[Guest robinj66]

The top joints are http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Transit-Replacement-tie-rod-drag-link-end-early-models-details-check-listing-/321069103658?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CommercialVehicleParts_SM&hash=item4ac135ba2a - Transit Drag Links, I think.

 

This is the gearbox mount as it came off Mr Ford's best...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-TYPE-9-GEARBOX-MOUNT-5-SPEED-CAPRI-GRANADA-SIERRA-RALLY-KITCAR-RACE-/300859983660?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item460ca7072c

 

from memory, they are "riveted" to the crossmember and these are usually drilled out so that replacements are bolted.

 

The above from memory so open to error

[Snapperpaul]

My standard Sierra mount on an S3 has captive nuts either side and bolt and bell for the centre

[Guest robinj66]

Just checked the two crossmembers I have in the garage . Definitely bell and bolt to secure the rubber mou8nt t the gearbox but both rubbers are "rivetted" to the crossmember (although one is hex headed fixings)

[cb750]

Thanks for the replies, it looks like welding captive nuts on to the new mounts. RobinJ, I thought my top joints had male threads I will have to recheck tomorrow!

 

Rob

[Peter Bell]

http://nw.rhocar.org/parts.htm

 

Link for drag link etc.

[Guest RoborRoss]

The top ball joints on my 3a have an external thread and screw into the top arm. Here is the link from when I was asking the same thing a few months back.

 

http://www.rhocar.org/index.php?showtopic=34834&hl=

 

And a few photos.....

 

Mk1 transit draglink. The eBay link was for track rod ends if the photo is correct. I ended up buying QH ones as they had the most meat on them. Sorry, don't have the part number.

[Longboarder]

I bought one of these from Westfields for the box. Uprated compared to the standard Ford mount. http://retweeter.co.uk/magento/index.php/engine-drivetrain-exhaust/type-9-sierra-gearbox-mounting-rubber.html Burtons probably have them too.

 

Nigel

[Guest robinj66]

Guys - you're right about the the male thread on thedrag links - Sorry for the confusion - bit of a long day yesterday

[cb750]

Thanks for all the info, should be able to sort this now! Long boarder, did you have to make an adapter plate for this Westfield one as I think the fixing centres are narrower than the standard mount ones?

 

Rob

[Longboarder]

Don't remember doing that. They are very close to the originals I think. Might need to ovalise the holes or make up a 3-5mm plate to spread load and allow you to drill new holes? I don't remember it being a problem but it's been in the car for 10 years and I can't remember what I had for breakfast these days.

 

Nigel

[cb750]

Ordered Westfield type off ebay (£16) arrived today, just the job! Needs adapter plate for my car but no problem.