I think my gearbox has died (sob sob)

durham4416 said:

That reconditioned one on eBay that save linked to looks the best option

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as said call bob tomorrow hes in all morning tell him will put you intouch with him and he might even knock you a few quid off

RS2000CUSTOM said:

All good mate

Have you been following my gearbox thread

Be glad to get back in my Doozer instead of sqeezing into the MG TF I am currently drivin lol

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lol cant immagine you in a tfsaying that ive got mrs tt bet we look like a pair of pansys

wil2813 said:

mine lasted 5000 on a recon then started to be naughty againi finally admit they are moneypits

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Thanks for that lol, now I'm worried, have you put a new box in now then ?

wil2813 said:

ive got my TT bet I look like a right pansy

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I thought I had seen you the other day leaving the Salon where you work

So if I bought that one on ebay from your mate bill, I would also need to source a new LR oil cooler, pipes and oil? Plus find someone prepared to fit it. Is the actually removal and fitting of it a pain? How many garage hours?

yes its had a new box 5000 ago but it only takes a fragment of swarf and your new valve block fails,new cooler and pipes a must.another recon valve block was fitted and that was worse than the previous so another ordered from different supplier and being fitted as we speak so hopefully 3rd time lucky

RS2000CUSTOM said:

I thought I had seen you the other day leaving the Salon where you work

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rs2000custom who said you could borrow me waistcoat

durham4416 said:

That reconditioned one on eBay that save linked to looks the best option

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wil2813 said:

mine lasted 5000 on a recon then started to be naughty againi finally admit they are moneypits

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That link did say New and comes with a 12 month ticket..!!

rs2000custom said:

i thought i had seen you the other day leaving the salon where you work

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lmfao !!!!! :d :d

bluebeasty said:

So if I bought that one on ebay from your mate bill, I would also need to source a new LR oil cooler, pipes and oil? Plus find someone prepared to fit it. Is the actually removal and fitting of it a pain? How many garage hours?

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bob will point/put you in the right direction,its like a production line there for l322 gearbox changes, 1 in 1 out nearly constant

Nice drive that...

Unfortunately I haven't been been able to get hold of Bill today, phone just keeps ringing. Anyone recommend any South West auto specialists? Help is much appreciated.

Gloucester Road Gearboxes in Bristol have a good reputation.
(They moved from Gloucester Road about 20 years ago)

How about Cornwall & Devon Transmissions, haven't they got a place in St Austell?

Thanks dogsbody, I will have a look now. Obviously the thing is going to have to be trailered up to whichever garage.

Thought as much, mind you that's normally only a quid a mile and it will only be one way so it's hardly going to make much difference to the overall cost.

Yer, your right there pal! Just need to get in sorted now. Toying with the idea of selling it as it is- and cutting my losses, I paid 7.5k 6 months ago, it would probably get 6k now, just a thought

That was a cheap price, I'd get the repairs done if you like the car if you only paid £7.5k, your not going to lose money either way

bluebeasty said:

Unfortunately I haven't been been able to get hold of Bill today, phone just keeps ringing. Anyone recommend any South West auto specialists? Help is much appreciated.

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maybe he was busy as he also trains poeple to fly helicopters(real ones) i know bob is in monday cause i have to call him myself regarding progress on my valve block he will be happy to help you

Thanks will, I will ring him tomorrow. I think I did get a good price on the car, anyone hazard a guess on what its worth with the Gearbox sorted? I suppose its a good selling point!

bluebeasty said:

Thanks will, I will ring him tomorrow. I think I did get a good price on the car, anyone hazard a guess on what its worth with the Gearbox sorted? I suppose its a good selling point!

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spoke with bob today hes more than happy to take the job on and he will even collect it for you pm me if you want any info