Ok Got New Gear Box

1. D_G_SAXO Established Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1491

   #1 22nd November 2006, 13:34

   ok i got a new gearbox today and was just wondering if it is a hard job to fit it do i nee to drop the engine out also i will be replacing the clutch at the same time so is that hard to do as well.
   
   or would it just be easer to get it dun by a garage that have quoted me £150 to fit the gearbox supply and fit the clutch and all oils needes is that a good price?
   
   another thing if i am changing the clutch would it be advised to get a better clutch put it? it is a 1.4 westcoast.
2. l1ukeRS Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2005 Telford United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3962 Focus RS Saxo Vtr

   #2 22nd November 2006, 13:41

   150 aint bad at all if they supply the clutch i got a quote for 90 if i supply clutch once,
   it aint that hard to fit just time consuming and a pain in the arse if u aint got the right tools, plus if you dont lin eht eclutch up ull need a new 1 and have to repat the process all over again.
   u can do it on ramps and u dont need to drop the engine out.
   hopw that helps a bit
3. hesslevtr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr

   #3 22nd November 2006, 13:43

   no need to drop engine out
   its easy enough to do yourself but maybe a little awkward on the floor just using trolly jacks
   150 is a good price depending what clucth there using make sure its not a reconditioned one
   
   LUK or vleo are good makes
   
   no need for an uprated one
4. D_G_SAXO Established Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1491

   #4 22nd November 2006, 13:47

   ok thanks guys i will just get them to do it for me and i will supply the clutch.
5. BrEvY Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2006 Lowton, Warrington Posts: 435 BMW 330d

   #5 22nd November 2006, 17:24

   i would say if your not confident in doing it your self pay the garage to do it, saves you getting your hands dirty too