Corse I rear suspension failure

[hollytree]

Right, so it looks like the top forward wishbone mount has failed and that has allowed the wishbone to twist backwards and in so doing that has torn the corner of the square tube as the weld has broken away.
If you intend to follow the advice here I would not rip the engine out just yet as you need to ensure that the extra plates, tubes or whatever you add in do not foul anything. Particularly at the gearbox side as the box is very close to the frame.
It goes without saying that you will mod both sides of the chassis while you are at it?

John
I have taken plenty of photos, and I think the mod that Craig posted will work. I think the engine needs to come out to do the repairs correctly as access is difficult.
I may also take the opportunity to convert to a cable gear change if Craig tells me I am suitable!

Steve

[john]

Yes, I understand that you will need to take the engine out eventually to gain full access for the welding. It's just a cautionary note to say don't do it straight away until you are sure everything fits together.
Craig's gear change will undoubtedly work well on your set up. I fitted one to Frederics Corse without difficulty. That was an S chassis but no significant differences to yours I can think of for gear change purposes. It's cable after all. A degree of flexibility is in built!

[turbonutter]

John
I have taken plenty of photos, and I think the mod that Craig posted will work. I think the engine needs to come out to do the repairs correctly as access is difficult.
I may also take the opportunity to convert to a cable gear change if Craig tells me I am suitable!

Steve

Whats the reason to change to a cable gear change, the corse rod change I had on my alfa box was one of the best I have used....