New Gearbox needed

The_phat_controlleruk · Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:38 pm

I need to get a new(Recon) gearbox for my car, I don't want to pick anyone out of the yellow pages, rather use someone word of mouth. Has anyone used someone they would recommend?? The nearer to Essex/SE London the better, cheers.

Post by **alexperkins** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:24 pm

Id suggest a gen VW exhange one - 2 years warranty!

The_phat_controlleruk · Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:47 pm

alexperkins wrote:Id suggest a gen VW exhange one - 2 years warranty!

Is this from a main dealer?

Post by **alexperkins** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:09 pm

The_phat_controlleruk · Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:24 pm

I take it you are speaking from experience, if so, how much did they rush you? (if you don't mind me asking)

Cheers

Post by **alexperkins** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:35 pm

I used to work for them

A new one is about Â£900 after the surcharge is retrieved. But they are remanufactured to an excellent spec, with brand new components - its practically a brand new gear box in an original case!

melina · Post by **melina** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:38 am

Hey my gearbox has gone too! Have you found one yet or do you know if anyone can point me in the right direction? I'm realy pissed off as only got the baby 3 days ago! I have a 1.4 16v. Thanks!

Phatman · Post by **Phatman** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 9:01 pm

Â£900 that's a LOT! I've bought cars for less

I would be tempted to put an 8v box on as you have more choice (Ibizas etc) and motorway driving will be less noisy ...or look into getting the one you have reconditioned which will be a lot cheaper than Â£900. Trouble with getting s/h boxes is you're taking a chance, so don't pay too much for one.

Rmachines · Post by **Rmachines** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:39 pm

Wont an 8V box rev more on the motorway?? I have an 8V and its revs its T*tis off at 80!!! lol

Most specialists are good enough to build a lasting box for you, but i doubt you will ever get much better than the VW recon unit.

BratManGTi · Post by **BratManGTi** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:31 pm

Phatman wrote:Â£900 that's a LOT! I've bought cars for less I would be tempted to put an 8v box on as you have more choice (Ibizas etc) and motorway driving will be less noisy ...or look into getting the one you have reconditioned which will be a lot cheaper than Â£900. Trouble with getting s/h boxes is you're taking a chance, so don't pay too much for one.

it is i personaly would get a box from the scrappy Â£40
take him your old one back and get tell him its fcuked and get your Â£40 back
if it goes again in 2 years time what does it matter didnt cost you anything do it again