jamiejamie 0 Posted February 14, 2009 Looks like i have taken over this post with my problems! More info on mine, good news at last!! I have finally found a good specialist for transmission problems in my area - rather than the usual "you need a new box mate" i get from every garage. From just the phone call yo uknow the guy has 20 odd years exp. of doing gearboxes, he said straight away what the problem was and what needed doing to fix it - without removing it from the car or doing a full strip down! Just like someone else said about the 5th gear shearing a bolt, this is 99% of the problem on mine and should be easy enough to do. though this was an estimate and due to the sound of the damage done from it going he says it wil need a new 5th main drive gear, 5th gear synchro, and possibly main drive gear. All to be seen on inspection but price was reasonable. When the weather gets a bit better i'm going to have a look myself first as i have found a place to get box parts at sensible prices and it doesnt sound too challenging (i'm ex trade from way back) so maybe for the spring i will have this back on the road again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
