Morris 1100 with dying gearbox - drive from station to home

[petrolnut]

I assume you replaced the gearbox, so here's a question... did you notice a drop-off in oil pressure leading up to the failure? And did you notice excess wear to the engine bearings etc?

I ask because seen as the gearbox is in the sump, bits of gears would end up in the oil, causing engine damage. It's something that would worry me if I chose to get a cheap 1100 as my first car.