Replacement Gearbox/Recondition

[5803emma]

hi guys, i've just been told that i need either a replacement gearbox or a recondition and been quoted €700-€800 for the recondition, the cheaper option? does that sound about right? the fella that had a look at her is dead sound i just don't wanna fork out any more that i absolutely have to!! we thought it was just gonna be the clutch release bearing that would need doing but apparently the whole feckin thing has to come off!! gutted!!

[CJ]

Manual or tiptronic box? I'm assuming its the former. Whats the problem, by the way - can't grab gears, noise from transmission? What lead up to the problem?

CJ

[colm_mcm]

I'd prefer a reconditioned manual box to one from a scrapper with 70-80,000 miles on it.

[Mustang]

Emma that's unfortunate, it certainly did seem like a gearbox issue when I drove it. It's unfortunate and expensive, however it could be worse -it could be the engine! Does that €700-€800 include supply and fitting?

I'd prefer a reconditioned manual box to one from a scrapper with 70-80,000 miles on it.

Colm's logic being better the devil you know, than the devil you don't. And in most cases I'd agree, pick up one in a scrap yard and you don't know what you are getting. However, in this instance you don't have the car very long, and the gearbox has been in that condition, I imagine since day one, it is therefore an unknown quantity -not necessarily any better than one from a scrappy.
I'd image you be looking at about €250 for a 2nd hand gearbox, and about the same again to fit it. Of course you should also have the clutch replaced at this time.

[steelroe]

What is the problem with your own gearbox. Symptoms

[steelroe]

As for picking up a secondhand on for €250, I dont fancy your chances. You would prob have to get it in UK.
Also hard to believe you can get a fully reconditioned gearbox for €700.

[Mustang]

As for picking up a secondhand on for €250, I dont fancy your chances. You would prob have to get it in UK.
Also hard to believe you can get a fully reconditioned gearbox for €700.

Well you'd know, I guess an FTO box is going to be more expensive than a mainstream car

[5803emma]

Manual or tiptronic box? I'm assuming its the former. Whats the problem, by the way - can't grab gears, noise from transmission? What lead up to the problem?

Yep it's manual. I thought it was awful crunchy alright. He said there wasn't a drop of oil in the gearbox she sounds awful round when you start her and gets really noisy as you progress through the gears. I'm gonna get a second opinion definately, but as I said the guy that checked it is sound as a bell

Emma that's unfortunate, it certainly did seem like a gearbox issue when I drove it. It's unfortunate and expensive, however it could be worse -it could be the engine! Does that €700-€800 include supply and fitting?

Yeah supply and fitting, if he can get his hands on a gearbox. I think I'm gona go for the recondition based on your advice and what I've been hearing!!

[CJ]

He said there wasn't a drop of oil in the gearbox

Out of interest, did he fill up the box with oil and drive it afterwards? I appreciate its probably beyond repair but I would be interested to know if filling up went some way towards alleviating the problem?

CJ

[5803emma]

Out of interest, did he fill up the box with oil and drive it afterwards? I appreciate its probably beyond repair but I would be interested to know if filling up went some way towards alleviating the problem?

i dont know cj, there was never any suggestion of doing that but i'll find out for ya, watch this space!!

[Mustang]

Out of interest, did he fill up the box with oil and drive it afterwards? I appreciate its probably beyond repair but I would be interested to know if filling up went some way towards alleviating the problem?

i dont know cj, there was never any suggestion of doing that but i'll find out for ya, watch this space!!

Ahem! I suggested doing that Now that you know there's no oil there, driving around with none is a bad idea, especially if you don't have a definite plan of action/timeline for when the repairs will be carried out.
Are you planning to have that box reconditioned, if so you'd want to get some oil in there asap.

[5803emma]

Ahem! I suggested doing that Now that you know there's no oil there, driving around with none is a bad idea, especially if you don't have a definite plan of action/timeline for when the repairs will be carried out.
Are you planning to have that box reconditioned, if so you'd want to get some oil in there asap.

i remember that actually, and trust me, i am suitably chastened!! an expensive frickin lesson learned car's parked up, i'm usin fred again, bleedin punto! ha, the suspension is lovely though, i had forgotten what it was like not to have my teeth rattling on the country roads