5 speed gear box replacement

[hacky]

Hi there
I'm new to this so please be gentle,

I have 1990 caravelle/camper LHD 1.6TD with a 5 speed gearbox probably past its best. It's in the garage now and I'm swithering as to having a gearbox rebuild (if possible). A costly £1300 reconditioned one is out of my price range. I've seen a 5 speed without a code but a "reconditioners" mark for £300, seller says it's in perfect working order and still running in the van. Do I take a chance? How important is it that I know the code? Any thoughts welcome.

[Plasticman]

well as youve made a bit of an effort to introduce yourself you really need the code , its on the underside there is a diagram someplace on here but i cant find it , others will be along, but if you get the wrong one then you could end up revving your nuts of and going no place
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[T3luestar]

Gearbox code location.....

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[Plasticman]

[hacky]

Thanks for the replies, I'm a little further on to getting the beast back on the road...wish me luck

[California Dreamin]

If the van can be driven (dealer selling box) and there are no obvious noises/whines/jumping out of gear/crunching between changes.... in all gears. Then it's a good bet...change the gear oil straight away.
Shame you couldn't pull the drain plug to check for any large bits but I doubt the seller would be that obliging...lol

Martin