[natas]

My gear box is done.
No chance of getting a proper trustworthy rebuild in the Bahamas so I have to replace.
I would hate to have to send the core back as it would cost a fortune.

What are my options on getting a good gearbox for my 1998 300tdi/90 ?

Thanks.

 

[Marmaduke]

Look on eBay for a spares or repair one and get it delivered to a rebuilder? I recently delivered one to a place in Stoke on trent for someone to get rebuilt

 

[natas]

How good is Ashcroft Transmissions?

 

[zeaphod]

It's got to be worth a call to one of the rebuild firms - and of course check with Mr Martin on here. See if they can source a suitable box for you, rebuild it and deliver. Alternatively, ebay for a suitable box, get it delivered to some friendly type on here (ideally living near a rebuild firm) and then onward to rebuild firm and delivery. I would also be Googling for a decent rebuild place in Miami or thereabouts. There must be a Land Rover dealer somewhere in Florida - maybe even a club?

 

[Thor1950]

How good is Ashcroft Transmissions?

There are 3 salvage yards in Florida . they might be able to help you.
here is 1 of them......http://www.roverlandparts.com/used-land-rover-parts.aspx

 

[zeaphod]

I think it's fair to say Ashcroft have a good reputation. There will always be people who have had problems with almost any firm, but they have been around for many years, and I have seen plenty of people on here using them. I have not used them myself, I should say, my opinion is based on 20 years of ownership and years of seeing them mentioned on forums/fora.

 

[natas]

There are parts in the US but believe it or not, I can land parts in The Bahamas cheaper from the UK.

My choice at the moment is Ashcroft or Famous Four.
I have been dealing with Famous Four for years and their service has been excellent.

 

[bankz5152]

Ashcroft are great they did my box last year, though I am in the UK! However I have read very positive things about them shipping as far as Australia for reasonable cash.

 

[jamesmartin]

I think it's fair to say Ashcroft have a good reputation. There will always be people who have had problems with almost any firm, but they have been around for many years, and I have seen plenty of people on here using them. I have not used them myself, I should say, my opinion is based on 20 years of ownership and years of seeing them mentioned on forums/fora.

famous four are good but they dont do their own boxes, i know for a fact

 

[natas]

Ashcroft it is.
Actually got a better price too.

Whats the deal with the optional 5th gear ratio change?

 

[jamesmartin]

Ashcroft it is.
Actually got a better price too.

Whats the deal with the optional 5th gear ratio change?

some v8s had a slightly taller 5th gear they just fit the v8 5th gears into the tdi box

 

[natas]

Ah,

Thanks again !