Markyb300 Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 Guys Picked up my manual gearbox on Saturday. Thanks Topless for the recommendation. The place I got it from is an Alladins Cave of stuff. There were three TT's in various stages of break up. If there's something you need I can't imagine they haven't got it or can get hold of it. All I need now is the ancilliaries...........anyone got any ?? :D Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyP Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 Where did you get it ? And having (not) done this myself I would seriously recommend getting it overhauled before you get it in the car. Most of the manual boxes I've seen have some sort of problem and an early fix is a cheap(er) fix. Synchro on 4th is usually worn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markyb300 Posted June 2, 2003 Author Share Posted June 2, 2003 Hi Andy I got it from a guy in Essex recommended by Topless called Ken. He said he knew Luke very well. He mentioned quite a few of the meets around the country that he goes to. He races a 240Z at classic events. Will any gearbox place be able to recon it ? What should I pay ? Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyP Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 Aha, yes indeed. I was there on Saturday myself. Company is called ZXS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markyb300 Posted June 2, 2003 Author Share Posted June 2, 2003 Ken reckoned it was sound. And sitting on the bench it seems to select all gears comfortably (not a great indication I know but....) I'm seriously happy to hear someone of your standing is aware of/uses Ken. A mate of mine said I must be crazy to buy something like this from a place like Ken's. But honestly there's not a lot of alternatives - and he seemed like a pretty genuine guy. And an enthusiast. So I like him. And there was a guy there who does flooring for a living but also knew his stuff - nice guy. He fished out a spare centre console (radio housing) which was a result and Ken also had a working antenna which was a right result !!! £50!!! Nissan wanted something like £300 !!! Are you out his way too ? He mentioned a meet at a place called The Halfway House (?). Have you been ? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyP Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 I've known Ken for a while, mainly through Mike Feeney. Bit of a wheeler/dealer type, but a nice genuine person and as you say an enthusiast. He's very involed in the Z Club who meet at the Halfway House on the A13 on the first Sunday lunchtime of every month. I'm only about 20 miles north of that so I drop in occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markyb300 Posted June 2, 2003 Author Share Posted June 2, 2003 Andy Did you happen to notice an alloy wheel on the wall in Ken's workshop. It was a multi-spoke job in smoke chrome ? What do you reckon ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyP Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 I reckon I nearly hit my head on it, but apart from that I did notice it looked OK. Was more interested in more important things at the time though ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyP Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 Mike Feeney suggested A & M Gearbox Services in Springfield, Chelmsford. (01245) 450800. Reckons they're quick and efficient plus weren't phased by a Z gearbox. You may have alternatives closer to home. Originally posted by Markyb300 Will any gearbox place be able to recon it ? What should I pay ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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