2000 X Reg VTR Gearbox

  1. Established Member Joined: Aug 2006 Rotherham Posts: 1307 Astra Coupe
    #1
    Unfornrtunately my gearbox and clutch have both gone over the weekend, ii have been told my gearbox is a three lever type box (is this correct?)

    I have bought a second hand box (which is also 3 lever)

    But the guy i've bought it off has said to get the mechanic to check my old 1 before i take it out....

    But if i can find out now if my broken box is 3 lever than i can start looking elsewhere if it isn't!
  2. Established Member Joined: Aug 2006 Rotherham Posts: 1307 Astra Coupe
    #2
    Doesn't make much sense that message

    Baiscally...

    I have been told my gearbox is a three lever type box

    I have found a box which is also 3 lever

    But the guy who told me that my BROKEN box is a three lever, has said to get the mechanic to double check it is three lever before i take it out...

    But i could be on a wildgoose chase, i could do with knowing now wether or not my box is 3 lever....

    and if it isn't i can start looking for another, need help quick guys car is going to garage tomorrow ready for friday!
  3. Established Member Joined: Jun 2003 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1682
    #3
    all saxo gearboxs are 3 leaver or 3 linkage, plus how does he know your gearbox is ferked before he takes it out?
  4. Established Member Joined: Aug 2006 Rotherham Posts: 1307 Astra Coupe
    #4
    It is fooked mate, Leaking oil everywhere, no drive, it sounds like everything has collapsed inside!

    I'm going to struggle to drag its arse to the garage as the clutch has also gone....

    So whatever box i get, as long as its from a saxo it will fit?

    Sorry to be a pain fella, only had the car a month
  5. Established Member Joined: Apr 2005 Sunderland United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1058 Mk1 Saxo VTS
    #5
    yes they should fit, but dnt get 1 that cant handle the power. ie (1.1i box)
  6. Established Member Joined: Aug 2006 Rotherham Posts: 1307 Astra Coupe
    #6
    I've got a box from a 53 plate VTS, Just dont want a phone call from the mechanic on friday saying you've bought the wrong box....


    Cheers for the input guys, put my mind at rest!
  7. Established Member Joined: Jun 2003 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1682
    #7
    all boxs are just as strong as each other, if yours is a vts get a vts, the only difference between then is the final drives so one will accelerate more than the other.

    ps. id be concerned if a garage wasnt sure on what type of box based on the selectors.
  8. Established Member Joined: Aug 2006 Rotherham Posts: 1307 Astra Coupe
    #8
    it wasn't the garage what said that Ratty, it was the fella at the breakers yard