Gutted, but some advice would be great

  1. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Truro, Cornwall Posts: 124 Mk2 vts
    #1
    Hi guys, well my last problem was a noisy grinding noise coming when the clutch was out, and disappearing when pushed in. thinking it was the thrust bearing and clutch me and the father in law went about getting the gearbox out and the clutch was ruined, but the thrust bearing looked great, the clutch was COVERED in oil. and when we looked at the gearbox the cone was moving about and we are now thinking the bearings in the gearbox have gone causing all this pissing oil. so my question is how much should i be looking at for a reconditioned gearbox or bearing change?> ive been quoted a price from my neighbour who works in a gearbox garage ( dont trust the guy personally) and he said he would sort the bearings out for £150 quid.then me and the father in law have to put it back together. what do you guys think?
  2. Established Member Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1016
    #2
    Second hand VTR or 1.1 gearbox £50. Second hand VTS gearbox £100.

    Reconditioned boxes are around £300
  3. Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 rotherham Posts: 1832 Be scirocco, full on 03plate track spec Saxo
    #3
    agreeded with above. just buy a new box mate
  4. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Truro, Cornwall Posts: 124 Mk2 vts
    #4
    yeh ive bought a 1.1 gearbox now, hoping it will go straight on when i go to fit it on saturday
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)
    #5
    Hmm 150 quid, the box has to be totally pulled apart to get to that bearing, cheaper to get a second hand box.

    I just changed a gearbox which had to same problem,

    But if the guy dosent know ma gearbox and you dnt trust him then get a second hand one.
  6. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Truro, Cornwall Posts: 124 Mk2 vts
    #6
    well the father in law is doubting now, ive bought the 1.1 gearbox but hes "sure" its not going to work on my vtr, i told him everyone here says it will but hes having none of it.
  7. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)
    #7
    Hmm should work, why he say it will not work?
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0
    #8
    It'll work they're the same it's the gears that are different!
  9. Established Member Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1016
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ChrisandCarly View Post
    well the father in law is doubting now, ive bought the 1.1 gearbox but hes "sure" its not going to work on my vtr, i told him everyone here says it will but hes having none of it.
    They work fine, ive done it many times.
  10. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0
    #10
    Just don't spin every where!

    Or you'll be replacing it again lol.
  11. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD
    #11
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ChrisandCarly View Post
    well the father in law is doubting now, ive bought the 1.1 gearbox but hes "sure" its not going to work on my vtr, i told him everyone here says it will but hes having none of it.
    it will work, theres plenty of people who have done it

    just treat it right!

    edit: and by that, i don't mean baby it, just don't wheelspin everywhere. mine gets plenty of abuse!
  12. Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Essex Posts: 1006
    #12
    Dont you need to change the shafts when using a 1.1 gearbox? If going from a VT.
  13. Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 Worcestershire Posts: 572 206 RC 180
    #13
    the exact same thing has happened to me apart from the leaking oil i was quoted £285 for all the bearings and seals and first motion tube re done

    was also told that around the time of my saxo (1999) citroen were really bad for buying parts from wherever they could get them so where in the book it may say its a straight swap you could come into abit of trouble and i have learnt the hard way so i dont buy 2nd hand now

    if you like your car and want to keep it for a long time its worth spending the money and getting it guaranteed and sorted first time
  14. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Truro, Cornwall Posts: 124 Mk2 vts
    #14
    he said it wont work something to do with the differentials, i told him not to worry and i want it put on anyway! i ownt be beating the car for years, im a dad of 2, i only like having a blast when the car is empty which is pretty much never
  15. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD
    #15
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Saaamon View Post
    Dont you need to change the shafts when using a 1.1 gearbox? If going from a VT.
    Nope

    And the diff is smaller but still works fine. If he wants i can show him mine
  16. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Truro, Cornwall Posts: 124 Mk2 vts
    #16
    just want to say a big thanks for all the help from everyone on here. my gearbox is on, and running smooth, the only hitch was the speedometer connector was a different size but i just swapped them over. thanks again everyone!!