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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

So send the bits to someone to get it rebuilt.

Try Dave at Shiplake Motors - 0118 9403125

for a couple of hundred pounds you get a rebuilt gearbox with new bearings etc that should be good for a long time to come, not some dodgy second hand lump that might break in 6,000 miles, might break in 60,000 miles.

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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

my spare,so cant let it go cheap as i know i wont get one when i need one!drove it ,it seemed good,from a 1.6td van. 250 inc your old box?

150,you can drive the van (on 3 cylinders to test?)

Tell that mechanic to put ALL the bits in a box and give to you back, asap!

What rubbish... its in too many bits to repair, he put it in too many bits?? If its badly borken then get another one... ?

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Should be some good Diesel 4 speed boxes out there ?

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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; hopefully this month. The reason my Canary is with this guy is cos it died at home and I was only able to limp to the local garage. The mechanic assured me it was something simple that he could fix, but when he removed the gearbox 'lots of little bits fell out'. He said that the casing was also cracked and beyond repair. I only bought the camper at the end of last season but am already really hooked on her and am suffering bad withdrawal symptoms...so is my dog.

Willow, Russell from Syncronutz is a real fantastic guy,a mine of information and knows what he is talking about.

Yes Cate I got that impression when I spoke to Russell; he was very, very helpful and friendly too!

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Maybe try SyncrosparesUK Ltd then, see if he's still got any 2WD boxes to suit

Looks to me like you'e been offered a box for 150 up the thread a bit, now that would be a good bet rather than this ongoing dialog with mechanic? Then you can get yours sorted as time goes by for a spare...

Yes thanks will try them. Have sent email to billy739 re box

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

Well done Willow, best of luck.