Hi guys Mt TT's 5 speed manual is starting to get a little crunchy. If an oil change doesnt fix the issue, I was wondering what a rebuild would cost me, ballpark. Its a '93 box if that makes any difference, and would it be cheaper just to get a new box? Cheers
Considering the cost of a new (late model) gearbox you are wasting your money on a rebuild... and yes I have had a gearbox rebuilt. Get a quote on a new box from from www.conceptzperformance.com
I've just looked at that I've just had an e-mail from Coz today Gearbox is $1,769.95 Shipping is $395 These are US prices, but with the Aus dollar the way it is, there's no real difference. Bear in mind, there'll be some duty and GST to pay as well. Hope this helps Andrew
You will easily go over the new price on a rebuild if new synchros are required which is extremely likely.
What exactly does a $1300 gearbox rebuild entail rollin? And are there any advantages of going for a new box over rebuilt? I've heard the us guys complaining about some of the later model boxes...
I'm trying to find out right now. When I import stock from the states, it seems to be a lucky dip as to what I pay duty and GST on. I have my contact at DHL working on it. Cheers Andrew
just get a second hand box out of a wreck dude. plenty around... if your crunching gears firstly change your oil, and second remove any short shifters that you may or may not have
Would this kit be any good? for flogged out synchros etc this could be a goer. Not sure on quality as it's on evil bay but have a squiz http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Niss...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
also getting a gearbox shipped over from the US can be cheaper if you can wait.. taken from an email sent to me from USAtoAUS.com give them a msg if you like.. www.usatoaus.com
Hay man if its just new syncros you need done take your box out split your box apart and take it to Perth gearbox and diff specialists they charge 330 labour plus the price of the syncros needed.