glang Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Anyone got any recommendations on suppliers of synchro rings in particular for the Mk1 Vitesse type box? Everyone seem to supply them, even from the US on ebay, and they have different prices but are the all the same..... These items are pretty critical and I imagine the material used/machining will have a big effect on gearbox operation and longevity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Rimmer bros , I bought some supposed uprated or better quality rings for the 2000 they dont show cost alternatives for the 3 rail box but the price is similar to the big saloon german rings have to say they are working well. All our truck baulk rings were german made castings , its quite special stuff. If thats any clue Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glang Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 Thanks Pete, I wish the actual manufacture(s) could be identified as I cant believe many would go to the trouble of making these considering the difficulty, sale price and demand.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 they must be turned on a mandrill some were gripped in a lathe chuck and this made the ring lobe shaped due to compression of the jaws no idea how they are made in the world of the often crap aftermarket Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glang Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 If it was all machining it would be easy for anyone to knock them up but I think they look to be initially cast or maybe drop forged which is much more difficult and of course the alloy used is critical. True to my name Ive found some in the States at a much better price even taking into account shipping and possible VAT and Im sorely tempted to give em a go...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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