Need a new gearbox :/

1. Lukus-vtr Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Mansfield/Nottinghamshire Posts: 586 Austin Mini Mayfair Saxo VTR Punto MK2B Sporting

   #1 30th August 2011, 18:19

   Good Day Sax - P
   
   Took my MK2 VTR to the garage today because the gearbox has been making a noise recently which I wanted looking at, apparently its the main bearings and I need a new box. He quoted me £50 + VAT for a box, £175 + VAT in labour and then a clutch, fluids etc and then said it would cost £700 + VAT, Don't know how he figured that out. So basically I'm gonna bite the bullet and have a go at sourcing my own VTR box and fitting it,
   
   I just need to know things I should take note of or things I could do while I've got the box out, any advice would be appreciated. Should i put a new clutch in while its all out? All Help Appreciated!
2. Psycho18 Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 west Mids Posts: 1775 Mk1 White VTS

   #2 30th August 2011, 18:22

   You could find a box yourself and get someone to fit for no more than a £100.
   
   I would personally get your box reconned should be no more than £400.
3. akuakabucy Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Liverpool Posts: 596 Mk5 Golf GTTDI, Vauxhall Vivaro

   #3 30th August 2011, 18:24

   Get one off Ebay or source one off here. I paid £30 for a 1.0 box and works a treat. if doing it yourself maybe consider doing your clutch whilst you have the box off as will save a few quid if it does go. You can always check it whilst youv got it all apart.
4. Saxobea Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Chesterfield Posts: 140 Saxo vts

   #4 30th August 2011, 18:27

   Yes do the clutch while off watch the loom when puttin box back on tho
5. Lukus-vtr Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Mansfield/Nottinghamshire Posts: 586 Austin Mini Mayfair Saxo VTR Punto MK2B Sporting

   #5 30th August 2011, 18:50

   I've just bid on a clutch off ebay, might as well do that while its off.
6. rick_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2011 Abermule, Mid Wales. Posts: 2763 Corsa Rally Car & Fiesta ST

   #6 30th August 2011, 18:53

   yeah id renew the clutch and find a low mileage box, theres plenty about just keep looking and a decent one will come along.
7. saxovtsmad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven

   #7 30th August 2011, 19:02

   i know someone selling a vts gearbox he wants £100 for it
8. Lukus-vtr Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Mansfield/Nottinghamshire Posts: 586 Austin Mini Mayfair Saxo VTR Punto MK2B Sporting

   #8 31st August 2011, 22:35

   Someone suggested I do shafts too, what does this mean? Thanks!
9. ChAdS Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 1385

   #9 31st August 2011, 23:04

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   Originally Posted by Lukus-vtr Someone suggested I do shafts too, what does this mean? Thanks!

   No don't do shafts in less they need doing. I am in same position my input shaft bearing is going . I am trying to find a 1.4xsi box.
   
   I know a guy that recons boxes for £275 that is with all the seals and bearing changed.