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5th August 2010, 23:45
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How much to change a gearbox?
Just wondering if some people can give me a rough price on a garage charging to change a gearbox on a 51 plate vtr?
thanks in advance
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6th August 2010, 00:03
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depends if you supply it or not. some garages charge ridiculous amounts for a reconditioned box
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6th August 2010, 00:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LSOfreak
depends if you supply it or not. some garages charge ridiculous amounts for a reconditioned box
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was planning on gettin a 2nd hand box off ebay or a breaker, just getting them to drop the old one out and put the new one in?
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6th August 2010, 00:40
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a mechanic i know took the gearbox on and off for £120
2 of my mates have payed £750 & £800 to have there clutch and gearboxes changed 
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6th August 2010, 00:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LSOfreak
2 of my mates have payed £750 & £800 to have there clutch and gearboxes changed |
Im assuming the garage supplied the parts and the gearbox was reconditioned?
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6th August 2010, 07:31
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I reckon between £100 and £150 assuming its not a main dealer
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6th August 2010, 08:44
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Location: high wycombe
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Where do you live there are people on here that can do it for you for very cheap compared to garages and main dealers
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6th August 2010, 09:38
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I paid £200 for a good 2nd hand vts gearbox supplied and fitted inc new clutch.
Cheap as chips i thought.
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6th August 2010, 10:04
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I can do it if you're close'ish to Bournemouth/Dorset
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6th August 2010, 10:23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by raunchz
I can do it if you're close'ish to Bournemouth/Dorset
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yeah i can do it to providing you like within 30miles of high wycombe
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6th August 2010, 16:36
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£100 to fit gearbox if one is supplied by you
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6th August 2010, 17:25
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^^^^same if you're around Manchester area ill do it for £60
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6th August 2010, 17:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mandyslover70
£100 to fit gearbox if one is supplied by you
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Quote:
Originally Posted by boony
^^^^same if you're around Manchester area ill do it for £60
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These prices are very nice! I paid £75 to a mechanic friend but I had to constantly stay over and help as its impossible to fit a gearbox with 1 person with basic tools and a couple of jacks.
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6th August 2010, 18:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnr32
Im assuming the garage supplied the parts and the gearbox was reconditioned?
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yeah, complete mugs tbh
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6th August 2010, 19:14
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ross has everything to do it himself
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6th August 2010, 21:57
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Same price as a clutch more or less
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