g/box major leak on my 90 cabby, will a mk2 8v box fit?

hi

driving down some country roads yesterday, sun shining wind in my hair 8)

then all of a sudden noticed a smoking from the frot of the car, started losing drive, i pulled over popped the bonnet and there was oil pissing out of the bottom of the bell housing and the flywheel was soaked.

called the AA to get towed home and the guy reckoned soemthing had worn its way through the casting and caused the major leak, any ideas what it could be guys??

it had done near 140k and had the dreaded 2nd gear crunch, so wasn't in the best of nick, plus it was coping with the 140bhp/149lbs/ft i was gunning through it :roll:

so i could get access to a late mk2 8v box, would this fit?

or i've just aquired a 9a for fitmenet at some point, would i be beteter trying to source a 16v box instead??

cheers

Chris

if you know anybody who can i would think about  getting your gearbox reconditioned, sounds like it's a seal gone somewhere if there are no signs of damage or nasty noises at least once it's done you will have peace of mind, buying 2nd hand is always a gamble.  and get your engine seal checked, has that lost any oil ? might not even be the gearbox , if your'e lucky….

definatley g/box oil mate

thing is if i'm doing the job i want another box there ready to put on, i don't have anywhere i can leave the car while i suss out whats wrong with it.

recon boxes are 400 quid plus so i think i'll take my chances with a later mk2 box if they're compatible.

like i say i have a 9a engine that will be going in at somepoint, so should be able to fit a 16v box as (i think) i have the 100mm cabby driveshaft flanges anyway.

cheers

Chris

forgot to add it does still drive in 1st and rev, so i would guess that would point at a blown seal really.

Chris