Can you tell if a gearbox is good if not fitted
31 December 2006, 07:21 AM
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Can you tell if a gearbox is good if not fitted
Can you tell if a gearbox is going to be ok without fitting, not me personally but someone that knew gearboxs?
Have been down the road of fitting a fooked box before and dont want to go down that road again
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Have been down the road of fitting a fooked box before and dont want to go down that road again
Cheers
Cookie
31 December 2006, 07:26 AM
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It is a gamble to say the least. You can turn it over to see if it feels ok, but can't check the sysnchro's etc/bearings.
Unless you know the seller you are at risk.
if you are worried (like I was) buy from someone like Welcome to the API website, or buy one and have it opened/checked by the above!
I did the latter, and they found a duff 3rd sysnchro, but the rest was ok.
Cost £22 for the part and about £150 labour but at least I know the state of the box.
Buyer beware!
Graham.
Unless you know the seller you are at risk.
if you are worried (like I was) buy from someone like Welcome to the API website, or buy one and have it opened/checked by the above!
I did the latter, and they found a duff 3rd sysnchro, but the rest was ok.
Cost £22 for the part and about £150 labour but at least I know the state of the box.
Buyer beware!
Graham.
31 December 2006, 09:49 AM
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Further to the above you could drain the oil and see how much metal content is visible within the oil, remember there will always be some small metal flake.
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31 December 2006, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Midlife......
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I e-mailed Ninnybobs on your behalf to see if he has a gearbox for sale but unfortunately he doesn't
Shaun
I e-mailed Ninnybobs on your behalf to see if he has a gearbox for sale but unfortunately he doesn't
Shaun
Thanks mate, you have PM soon
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