I have a gearbox! :D

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I have a gearbox! :D

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Well,

Was driving in traffic the other day in Marrickville and took off from a set of lights - Heard a nasty clunk and then a pretty dodgy rumbling noise from the LHS. Thought it was the driveshaft or a wheel bearing - Only to be told by my mechanic that the crown wheel in the diff has chipped a tooth and that the state of the gearbox is terminally ill! Well that was nice news just before the new year and Xmas - Considering that everyone has shut up shop for the new years break!

I thought about selling the car as an "as is" proposition but the sums still didn't weigh up! They are still worth decent money here!

Well I got a phonecall from my mechanic on Monday saying that he has found the only BE3 in New South Wales - Has 40k on the clock! Anyways - Hopefully the car will be back on the road by the 7th of January with a new clutch kit and machined flywheel! Needs a good detail too - Been sitting outside looking sorry for itself for too long!

Anyways...Sorry for not posting much as of recent, moved house and been busy with work and uni!
1997 406 D8 ST Manual 2.0L!

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Re: I have a gearbox! :D

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That's a bit of luck! I hope it's not too expensive.

How dare you have a life outside this forum! :x :cheesy:
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steve_earwig wrote:That's a bit of luck! I hope it's not too expensive.

How dare you have a life outside this forum! :x :cheesy:
2k for all of the work to be done - or there abouts. Do the math and work out how many 406's I could of bought for the same cash in the UK.... :evil:
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Glad to hear it's being sorted mate :)
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