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Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 4:22 pm

Just went to my local garage today to confirm what i was dreading. Yep, looks like my box is on the way out.

I want to take it to a specialist for a second oppinion when I find one, just to be sure. But it's not looking good!

Unsure of which route to go down at the moment, factory box is just so out of my price range at present, it'll take me a while to get there.

So in the mean time if anyone can recommend any decent gearbox specialists in the South West area that would be great, just the keep my options open.

tomo87 · Post by **tomo87** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:07 pm

tim whatever you do dont get a recon box....go for factory
speaking from first hand experience!

tegwin · Post by **tegwin** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:13 pm

As said above...dont just get a "recon box"

BUT..

Deffinately take your gearbox to a proper gearbox rebuilder and get YOUR box rebuilt.....

That way you know where all the parts came from etc...

Had mine done, and so far...so good!

chrischap2003 · Post by **chrischap2003** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:24 pm

Anyone know how much a factory box is by any chance? A price without fitting?

3LL1077 · Post by **3LL1077** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 6:43 pm

I had a "recon" gearbox but with metal bearings in 3 months ago and a new clutch. Havent had any problems yet touch wood

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 6:44 pm

How many miles is that Tim? That's 4 months since I noticed a noise and the car is still going fine

tomo87 · Post by **tomo87** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 6:51 pm

3LL1077 wrote:I had a "recon" gearbox but with metal bearings in 3 months ago and a new clutch. Havent had any problems yet touch wood

better get hugging trees

3LL1077 · Post by **3LL1077** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 6:56 pm

It only has to deal with about 8 break camel power, so its not under much stress

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 4:25 pm

Yeh i'm either going with the factory box, which I heard is around 1.1k with exchange for mine.

Or get mine reconditioned. I'll have to see what this area has to offer, and what can I afford.

Tegwin where did you get yours done, and how much did it cost if you don't mind me asking?

Mouse - I'm on 48K IIRC.

Torq-Al · Post by **Torq-Al** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:19 pm

tegwin wrote:As said above...dont just get a "recon box"

BUT..

Deffinately take your gearbox to a proper gearbox rebuilder and get YOUR box rebuilt.....

That way you know where all the parts came from etc...

Had mine done, and so far...so good!

I'd agree with that. Having your box rebuilt may mean a slightly longer down time, however you know the history of it.
Don't leave it too long tho', as better to get it rebuilt whilst its still working than giving the reconditioners a near enough scrap box they cannot rebuild 4 ya!

Biddle · Post by **Biddle** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:42 pm

Tim I would give New Inn Gearbox Center a ring. They are located in Pontypool, sorted my car out for me before I was pleased with the service.
Worth asking them though. Every garage I had been to had told me it was gear box or drive shaft causing my problem but they found that the flywheel was knackered.
Just a thought.

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:23 pm

Cheers mate, I'll keep them in mind.