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by Willow
09 May 2006, 09:16
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox needed....please help
Replies: 13
Views: 2389

Thanks everyone for your advice. Am off to buy 4 speed box etc from Gaz aka spana19 today so should be on the road again very soon
by Willow
04 May 2006, 21:48
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox needed....please help
Replies: 13
Views: 2389

Yes thanks will try them. Have sent email to billy739 re box
by Willow
04 May 2006, 19:50
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox needed....please help
Replies: 13
Views: 2389

Yes Cate I got that impression when I spoke to Russell; he was very, very helpful and friendly too!
by Willow
04 May 2006, 19:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox needed....please help
Replies: 13
Views: 2389

Edited - HM Was given some advice on here and followed it up by speaking to a guy called Russel from Syncro-Nutz who suggested that I get a 4-speed petrol and do some conversion work. My mechanic didn't seem too impressed with this and has gone away to consult some oracle and will get back to me; ho...
by Willow
03 May 2006, 17:50
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox needed....please help
Replies: 13
Views: 2389

Edited - HM

A couple of hundred pounds is very cheap compared to what I have been quoted and my mechanic says that the gearbox is in too many bits for a re-build :!: Really looking for any suggestions on salvage.....have tried many, many places. Thanks
by Willow
03 May 2006, 09:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox needed....please help
Replies: 13
Views: 2389

Gearbox needed....please help

Hello, just joined and already need help :) Have a 1986 Transporter with a 1.9TD Passat engine. The gearbox died several months ago and is in bits with my mechanic. Have been unsuccessful in locating a suitable replacement that is sensibly priced; any advice greatly received, thanks