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Yes good luck, hope it's a quick cheap fix

I have just taken the Gearbox off and found the problem... I don't think it should do that!


Having got to this stage I think I'll get a reconditioned unit ...

Shame it was not an easy fix, but all the fun of being a car owner
If you want a home for the old box I might be able to squeeze it in for a rebuild some time.
Rich.

BGH are good with type9 boxes, plenty of people on here have had them, you can chose the ratio, if you want a long first etc. They will also sell you a service kit with new synchro's etc

locost220 wrote:Shame it was not an easy fix, but all the fun of being a car owner
If you want a home for the old box I might be able to squeeze it in for a rebuild some time.
Rich.

It was a learning exercise! The box was old and gear selection was sometimes "interesting" , so it was probably time to upgrade anyway. I need to get a replacement asap... before a lose the bits scattered about my garage and forget completely how it goes back together!

Wingco wrote:BGH are good with type9 boxes, plenty of people on here have had them, you can chose the ratio, if you want a long first etc. They will also sell you a service kit with new synchro's etc

Thanks Colin, I'll give them a call. ... certainly be interested in the long first gear.

Shiney "New" (all new internals with long first gear and short ratios) gearbox ..... just need to find some time to fit it now!

oh oh oh shiny things Colin, is that your old box rebuilt or did you bit the built and get a new recon one ? where did you get it from ?
Now hurry up and fit it so you can try it chop chop.

Its basically the old housing with virtually all new in internals!, they were pretty shagged (...Trigger''s broom comes to mind!). I got it done by Paul at First Motion Transmissions in Baldock , after a friend in Baldock recommended him. can't start it for a couple of weeks due to work and the DTM at Brands ... but she will live again!

All safety back in the car over the weekend... just all of the ancillaries to do now!