What do I do??
Alright guys I'm stuck with a bit of a dilemma i lost my job on Friday and my gearbox blew on the car the weekend so I'm stuck with my car in the garage with a broken gearbox and no way of fixing it anytime soon now my dilemma is do I keep it off the road till I can afford to fix it ( no idea how long that will be) or do I just cut my losses and sell it as it stands with a broken gearbox I just don't want to lose to much money I paid £4400 for it only a few months ago so dread to even think what it's worth now :( any advice would be great cheers guys :thumb:
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What car is it ??.
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if it was me I would keep it in the garage until such time as I could fix it.
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It's a uk 2000 fully forged 350bhp newage interior and brembos etc etc
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I've sold cars in the past that needed jobs doing to them and never got what they are worth.
You can take into account the price of fixing then take a few hundred and then some for the trouble but it never seems enough. Keep it I'd say. |
I'd be chasing the garage that replaced the rear diff with one of the wrong ratio - it's certain to have been the cause of your issue and the reason why your gearbox is now toast.
If they sourced and fitted the part, they should be rectifying any problems caused. Don't forget the damage may not only be limited to the gearbox, but also driveshafts etc, since these will have also been heavily loaded the whole time it was driven in this condition. |
Yea that's a point i guess it's going down that road of them still wanting money the diff was matched to the gearbox number it came off a v5 sti so it should of been the correct one they are a subaru and izuzu specialist I just think it may of been just been bad luck
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If its a minter (no rust) I would sorn the car until you can afford the repairs or even get a 6 speed conversion fitted.
Used 5 speed gearboxes and diffs can be picked up for as little as £100. |
As you've got some time on your hands why don't you take something off the car that's worth good money, wheels for instance, buy some cheaper replacements and with the left over money buy a replacement box and fit it.
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Rust wise it's in great Nick rear arches have already been done etc yea that's true just trying to find the bargains atm
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I've been in exactly the same position myself so glad I didn't sell the car finally got myself in a position where I'm able to an now the car is in at pole position being repaired good luck in finding another job
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Cheers perky :)
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As above
You knew something was up from the moment you replaced the diff ... I'll fitting , wrong part , Brocken or failing substandard part's That's why your car is sitting in the garage |
When there is a down there is always an up :)
As above just hold your guns for now mate, I'm sure your job hunting will quickly turn around if you just keep hitting away at those job advertisement, just spam apply on sites like monster etc |
Way ahead of U I've applied for 15 already
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Originally Posted by craigybaby
(Post 11545026)
Way ahead of U I've applied for 15 already
Keep at it, you will be fine |
Originally Posted by XDevil666
(Post 11545041)
That's good mate :)
Keep at it, you will be fine |
Originally Posted by craigybaby
(Post 11545056)
Cheers buddy oh if anyone is selling a super cheap diff and box let me know
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Originally Posted by scoobyboy1
(Post 11545270)
Have you tried mattybr5??? You can pick up as not to far to save on postage!!!:wonder:
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/subaru-imp...item1c47b9d123
Not a very good description, however a bargain if the gearbox and diff are ok. |
Originally Posted by XPCobra
(Post 11545345)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/subaru-imp...item1c47b9d123
Not a very good description, however a bargain if the gearbox and diff are ok. |
That sucks. Hope you get it sorted!
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Originally Posted by BrownPantsRacing
(Post 11545357)
That sucks. Hope you get it sorted!
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I have a low mileage rear diff from a ty752vbcba gearbox with matching drive shafts , if you can find a gearbox to match and can collect they are yours free of charge
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Originally Posted by supshon
(Post 11545370)
I have a low mileage rear diff from a ty752vbcba gearbox with matching drive shafts , if you can find a gearbox to match and can collect they are yours free of charge ��
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Originally Posted by craigybaby
(Post 11545375)
Wow that's a v kind gesture mate thank you
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What do you do for work? Maybe someone can get you a job as well as a gearbox? Maybe scoobynet should have a looking for work section.
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Originally Posted by Willowsdad
(Post 11545422)
What do you do for work? Maybe someone can get you a job as well as a gearbox? Maybe scoobynet should have a looking for work section.
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Check out the G4S Web site they were looking for drivers
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Originally Posted by perkyjester
(Post 11545437)
Check out the G4S Web site they were looking for drivers
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