Well after nearly 9 years and 129,500 miles it had to happen (Gearbox woes)

[Fletcher]

As above. I took the car to Rentech today, and it looks like the gearbox is on it's way out

Should I go for a Re-con, or new box?

Thanks Fletch.

 

[Matt_90]

Go for a new box if you can fletch, then you are sure to make it to 200k See if you can trade your old box in against a new one.

 

[DrR]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...jc5-synchros&p=7260528&highlight=#post7260528

might be of use?

 

[D4N13L]

Nooooooooooooo, cant beleive its nearly broken. I thought this was going down in history as the most hard wearing 172 in history.

 

[Hutchie]

complete recon only way

 

[Fletcher]

Go for a new box if you can fletch, then you are sure to make it to 200k See if you can trade your old box in against a new one.

Yeah the old box is going as a 'exchange' against either a re-con or new box. Are there any issues in fitted a new box?

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...jc5-synchros&p=7260528&highlight=#post7260528

might be of use?

Thanks fella.

 

[Fletcher]

Nooooooooooooo, cant beleive its nearly broken. I thought this was going down in history as the most hard wearing 172 in history.

Me too mate :dapprove:

complete recon only way

Re-con is looking more likely TBH.

 

[marinemackay2003]

ah bad times big lad

had to happen eventually

how much is a new one?

 

[Fletcher]

ah bad times big lad

had to happen eventually

how much is a new one?

Not sure mate. The quotes I've had so far have included a new clutch and labour.

 

[jenic]

I'm sure Gray got a recon box for a good price somewhere, might be worth pm'ing him

 

[Daniel]

Agencey Transmissions.

Gray had his done there (iirc?) as did Tony and Jay of Burpspeed fame.

 

[Fletcher]

I'm sure Gray got a recon box for a good price somewhere, might be worth pm'ing him

Agencey Transmissions.

Gray had his done there (iirc?) as did Tony and Jay of Burpspeed fame.

I've heard nothing but good things about this place.

Rentech know of somewhere local, that's also meant to be very good.

 

[Matt_90]

Hope you get it sorted fletch, least you have have the hilux to roll around in.

 

[Fletcher]

Yes mate, I'll be rolling in the Hilux to the South Central longbridge mill meet.

I've got lots of plans for the 172 for the new year fella

 

[Matt_90]

good good, same here mate. But somehow i still think your 172 will be more reliable lol need to have a catch up though.

 

[Fletcher]

good good, same here mate. But somehow i still think your 172 will be more reliable lol need to have a catch up though.

I hope it will be more reliable mate., and this is just a small blip...lol.

 

[Matt_90]

I hope it will be more reliable mate., and this is just a small blip...lol.

lol small blip, I am awating for my clutch to fall out while driving along, as its fecked lol but xmas money will be paying for cams and some more goodies

 

[Fletcher]

lol small blip, I am awating for my clutch to fall out while driving along, as its fecked lol but xmas money will be paying for cams and some more goodies

Cams... It'll be a weapon then!

 

[Gray]

Yep... Had my box fully rebuilt at agency transmissions.

Top guys, Top work!!

Turned around in 2 days, the box looked brand new as they even cleaned the box

 

[Fletcher]

Yep... Had my box fully rebuilt at agency transmissions.

Top guys, Top work!!

Turned around in 2 days, the box looked brand new as they even cleaned the box

Good stuff

 

[Tony Hunter]

I have a fully recon box by Agency Transmissions sat on the workshop floor,was going in the race car,but a change of plan now means this is up for grabs £250 collected.Your old box would be helpful as well.

 

[Fletcher]

I have a fully recon box by Agency Transmissions sat on the workshop floor,was going in the race car,but a change of plan now means this is up for grabs £250 collected.Your old box would be helpful as well.

Cheers Tony. I'll bear that in mind.

 

[Gray]

I have a fully recon box by Agency Transmissions sat on the workshop floor,was going in the race car,but a change of plan now means this is up for grabs £250 collected.Your old box would be helpful as well.

Absolute bargain!

 

[Christopher.]

sorry too hear that Fletch

 

[Wests Renault]

got a nearly new clutch you can have for £20 if your replacing the box

 

[Fletcher]

sorry too hear that Fletch

Thanks Chris :approve:

got a nearly new clutch you can have for £20 if your replacing the box

Thanks for the offer mate. Rentech are sorting me out with a clutch, and the gearbox is being sent to Agency Transmissions for a full re-con next week

 

[TimR26]

Good decision with the recon.

Yes mate, I'll be rolling in the Hilux to the South Central longbridge mill meet.

I've got lots of plans for the 172 for the new year fella

You said that last year :rasp:

 

[D4N13L]

Hopefully with the new box it will be good for another 130k

 

[Fletcher]

Good decision with the recon.



You said that last year :rasp:

Well I'll at least fit all the new parts I have sitting in the spare bedroom

Hopefully with the new box it will be good for another 130k

Cheers mate

 

[TimR26]

Technically they aren't new as you've had them for ages!

Look forward to seeing it finished though

 

[Fletcher]

Technically they aren't new as you've had them for ages!

Look forward to seeing it finished though

Well I'll have some 'new' parts to fit as well, as it won't be a daily driver for much longer

 

[marinemackay2003]

ah good stuff

track action then?

 

[Fletcher]

ah good stuff

track action then?

Hopefully mate, although I did say I'd track it this year.

 

[marinemackay2003]

lol well these things take time

hopefully see you out there, when i get back in september

 

[Fletcher]

lol well these things take time

hopefully see you out there, when i get back in september

Yes mate, it'll be good to catch up again.

 

[Pep]

Clear your pm's dude

Thanks for the reply by the way.

 

[Martin_172]

if you have big plans maby worth getting an LSD while its out and being rebuilt?

 

[Fletcher]

Clear your pm's dude

Thanks for the reply by the way.

No probs mate. PM box cleared now.

if you have big plans maby worth getting an LSD while its out and being rebuilt?

Good idea Martin. Too late now though, car
Is at Rentech.