reconditioned gear box

12th August 2006, 12:43

looking at a car with one, are they good enough? Do they last long?

Never come across a car with one so bit unsure about it, obviously if im thinking of buying the car id like a little bit more information on the box

how much would i be looking at for a new gear box?

12th August 2006, 12:52

never had a recon one either but htey nomally come iwth a year warranty and should last as long as the first gear box depending on how much abuse you give these chocolate boxes.

Second hand newish box would be a good bet to

12th August 2006, 12:54

around how much do you think i would pay for a 2nd hand on Scott? and as your clued up any chance you know about cambelt on a vts and what miles it needs changing at?

12th August 2006, 13:12

see other thread from memory in the handbook it was 72k for all models, that was a mk1 book though and i dont have one for a mk2 which reminds me might nip to scrapper today and see what i can get

Second hand boxes go for anything from 75 up to over 200 i think, speak to tam aka axo16v on ssc. He has a breakers yard about 20 miles from me and can courier to your door has also supplied loads of people with engines etc... and never a bad report

12th August 2006, 13:20

might bare that in mind then Scott, cheers.

Yeah ive seen in other thread, ive even given you good rep, have to wait ages now till i can give you bad rep

12th August 2006, 13:21

its alright some weirdo who will go unamed will probably give me negative again for helping them, go figure

12th August 2006, 18:01

wouldnt chance on it being reconditioned, probably just a second hand unit.
try to get paperwork for it, also the gearbox goin could mean it has been ragged abit....