Dave222 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 My gearchange has always been agricultural to say the least however over the last month it has got worse and I now find it difficult to select 5th, 6th and reverse. I intend to look at the gear lever arm bushes as a first port of call, but has anyone else had experience of this issue and what are the chances of these bushes being the cause? If it turns out to be the box itself is there anyone on here that reconditions / service exchanges boxes? Any help much appreciated. Cheers Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Either AFR or Whifbitz on here should be able to offer the option of rebuilding the gearbox. Another garage that always comes highly recommended is SRD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave222 Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 Anyone know of anywhere in the Yorkshire area?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Dave, Back when I was investigating my problematic autobox, Peter at Sbits mentioned a place that does gearbox refurbs. Sadly I don't have those emails any longer but it might be that he'll tell you if you call him. However, I don't know if he's still in business any longer. A quick PM to Michael might get Peter's phone number. Not much help really but it's a lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave222 Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 Cheers mate but Micheal who? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramkivcork Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I would assume username "Michael". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Had my gearbox refurbed at WGT auto developments (the RX7 place) in Cheshire. Synchro had gone in 4th and it needed a new 4th gear as it was worn. They did a really good job although it was a very costly job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supspower Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I can vouch for the work at WGT top quality for the work they have done for me in the past but as said above bit on the expensive side but worth it in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Might be cheaper finding a 2nd hand box, the labour to fix will be very high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 £1300 exchange with a 6 month warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 The condition of the bushes on the 6 speed can make the box seem even more agricultural. Unlike boxes where the stick goes into the box directly, the 6 speed shift is remote, so perfect alignment is critical. Don't give up on the box until you have checked for play on the shift mechanism. It may be worth draining the box and refilling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave222 Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 Bump:- Anyone know of anywhere in the Yorkshire area?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 £1300 exchange with a 6 month warranty. Are these from AFR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 *Possible silly question alert* I presume you have tried new gearbox oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Are these from AFR? no dude, a company called me when i was looking for a gearbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Beck Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 no dude, a company called me when i was looking for a gearbox What company would that be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 What company would that be? Didnt get their name but they kept changing price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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