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

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.

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

Aha, yes indeed. I was there on Saturday myself. Company is called ZXS.

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

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.

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 ?

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 ...

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 ?