gearbox

1. scottyd L-plater Joined: Mar 2006 essex United Kingdom (England) Posts: 52 citreon saxo vtr mk2

   #1 6th September 2007, 08:37

   hi i have a 2001 vtr and i was thinking of getting the gear box reconditioned, has anyone had this done before and does it work? or am i best just buying a new gearbox all together?
2. Dave86 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Southport Posts: 805

   #2 6th September 2007, 09:56

   I had it done a couple of months ago. Cost me about 300 quid. I would say it depends on whether you need it or not. No point spending 300 quid if it doesnt need it. Mine had a hairline fracture in the crown pignon, and it had alot of debris in the gears where bits had broken off etc.
3. scottyd L-plater Joined: Mar 2006 essex United Kingdom (England) Posts: 52 citreon saxo vtr mk2

   #3 6th September 2007, 11:01

   yeah my mechnic said the bearing in first second and third arent really any good makes abitr of a grind noise pulling away
4. Andybon Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2006 St Helens Posts: 437 Astra 1.8 & ZX-6R J1

   #4 6th September 2007, 11:24

   mines getting done right now, lost all gears a few nights ago. I was told its the best way of doing it, as if you get a second hand gearbox, you could end up with one thats worse than the one you've got
5. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #5 6th September 2007, 12:48

   its an expaensive way of doing it, there are plenty of decent boxes out there second hand there just is a bit of a risk.
   
   rebuilding boxes is expensive, mine just cost over 800 for a rebuild but then again i have a quaife atb
6. WestyVTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2004 Gosport Posts: 3140 saxo VTR, Clio 1.2 turbo, prious, Kawasaki 363 nin

   #6 7th September 2007, 03:35

   agree there buy another, sell yours.... LOL