gear box on a disco

[minty]

i am looking at buying a disco on a 95 plate, have been told its "a little bit notchy going from 2nd to 1st". not sure if this sounds like it needs a new gear box, selector or wot.......... :?  :?  :? has any one got any thoughts if its worth buying or should i stay away????? how much is a gear box likely to set me back????

[Dr Neil]

if it's notchy from 2nd to 1st the chances are it's either the clutch or 1st/2nd gear synchro, though it may just need an oil change, but i doubt it.

a replacement gearbox isn't cheap approx £450 with a warantee though you could chance a second hand box.

there are plenty of other disco's about so you can be choosy depending on your budget..

hope this helps

Neil...

[Cal]

sounds fairly normal to me! I would take it for a drive and see what you think.

I g'box from ashcrofts is about £500 I think off the top of my head.

[landroverkeith]

normal ??? lol mine isnt notchy  woo hoo does that mean for once summat on my disco is actually working as it should????


"checks for a blue moon or flying pigs"

[Budgie]

My 300 doesn't have a notchy gearbox either.
I would either leave alone or get about £1000 off the asking price to cover for a recon box cos that's what it'll cost if you include the fitting!  

Here's a link to Ashcrofts site with prices & FAQs.  

[Cal]

sh*te!! Not another problem...  

[landroverkeith]

sh*te!! Not another problem...  

the joy of owning a disco   :shock: