Gearbox Overhaul - T25, 1984, 1900 petrol

Post by **totallyconfused** » 29 Mar 2008, 13:49

Hi - I live near Brighton and am looking to buy a T25 - Two vans I was going to look at have been sold and i have found 1 locally - However - it failed its MOT due to rust/welding.

Needs £800 worth of welding and the gearbox may need work. Is it better to just wait for another one in better shape?

How much would it be to get the gearbox looked at/renovated?

Are there any good places in Brighton?

Thanks a lot - Christian

Post by **jamesc76** » 29 Mar 2008, 13:56

800 qiud worth of welding is a lot i would look for as best a body work van you can find the rest can be changed overhaulded etc where as rust is a nightmare!!!! Oh and remeber that 800 dont include the repsray of the van after all panels are done !!!

Post by **Aidan** » 29 Mar 2008, 14:01

walk away

Post by **totallyconfused** » 29 Mar 2008, 14:19

Hi - Thanks for the advise, much appreciated. It sounds like a no no!

I shall keep my eyes peeled for a better van.javascript:emoticon('

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Wink

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 29 Mar 2008, 16:55

Beaker wrote:walk away

Then break into a run when you're round the corner

Ian.

Post by **Westy.Club.Joker** » 29 Mar 2008, 19:26

I`d be taking Linford Christy with me, as a running coach

Website · Post by **CovKid** » 29 Mar 2008, 22:06

Yup - this philosophy applies across the range, from type 1's to T25's - solid(ish) body is crucial factor - engine less so.