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I think me gearbox just went pop--no warning--running ok then stuck in 3rd-came to a stop--got it out of gear-all I get now is reverse, 1st & 2nd--I'm guessing this aint the linkage--looks like Shiplakes are the gearbox suppliers of choice--I'll get me local garage to fit it--there good ole' boys--so couple'o questions--lookin at Haynes--is the gearbox removed leaving the bellhousing & clutch in place?--clutch has done 40k miles is it worth replacin yet? van is never thrashed--how many hours labour approx should a workshop charge fopr gearbox change--'88 wbx 4spd ----cheers--

Clutch plate etc is on the flywheel, which stays on the engine. Gearbox and bellhousing come off as one, with the clutch actuating mech (cable or hydraulic) Clutch should still be good - but some always replace while it's apart...
I can change a gearbox in about an hour and I'm no professional! so barring problems (eg nasty bolts on the driveshafts) a garage should do so too.

--Well tis sorted--had a word with Dave at Shiplakes--very pleasent & helpful he was too--£375 for an exchange 4spd box-which I thought woz reasonable---box out on Fri wk--takin it to Henly on the Sat---get recon--fitted Mon-

Dave at shiplake did my syncro box door to door(Durham)in 5 days
great service

--cheers clash--tis all about reputation--Ive heard good reports so I went for it-----Its a job I only want to be doin once so I wernt gonna frell about with s/hand---

hi shiplakes seem highly recommended do you have an address or phone number for them ,im in need of a recon box. cheers rik

Hi--Dave at Shiplakes Henly-on-Thames tel 01189 403125