> I have a Fostex R-8 too. If it is like other reel to reel recorders, then
it
> may be an internal belt that slipped off. I don't know if they can break
> too. I don't know whether you remove the back screws and/or the side
screws.
> I seem to remember at one point removing the back screws to solve a
> connector ground disconnection, but when removing the back of the case,
there
> were so many circuit boards flopping around that I didn't think I would
get
> it closed back up properly, so be careful and remove the case slowly.
>
> -Elhardt
Thanks - this will prevent me from trying the rear access !
Somebody else pointed out that I have to remove the front panel,
but this is still not easy - I have the number of the German distributor
meanwhile - I'll try to phone them tomorrow.
Thanks again for your mail,
JH.