Gearbox

[DRC58]

Hi All.

Does anyone know a good company who do Recon Gearboxes for my 2002 (52) 1.4 T3 VVT-I , ZZe12.

Local garage say the bearings are on their way out .

I have been quoted £998 for recon Box, New Clutch, Oil, Fitting and Vat.

Local Toyota centre quoted £1550 for the same.

Any info would be much appreciated.

Cheers all.

DRC58 (Dave)

[Trevorb33]

Not being funny but wouldn't it be better getting a new car, cars probably not worth that, I only paid 1k for my t sport

[DRC58]

Trevorb33. Thought of that too but I am unemployed at the mo so gotta make every penny count.

She is a very reliable motor and still runs beautifully bar the noisey gearbox.

Garage said its one of them things that could last for months & months or go tomorrow, so just covering my options.

[avensisd4d786]

get a used one from a breakers yard type in breaking corolla on eBay then select nearest first.

[avensisd4d786]

another point depending on mileage it may be wise to do clutch kit whilst box is out.

[DRC58]

Avensisd4d786.

Been looking into the Breakers yard boxes but at mo nearest who has one is over 50 miles away and is £300 with 1 month warranty and 152k miles. I have only just hit 90k so dont want to fit one that's seen more hardships.

Local Garage just quoted £500 for reconditioned box with 12 month warranty and £80 for new clutch. Just negotiating with him about fitting rates but think he may get the job.

Thanks for the input though much appreciated.

[Konrad C]

You are too far from Welling, Kent, but they would have charged you less than £700 for a gearbox swap. Also some specialist would have replaced the bearings on your own gearbox. That's what I had done plus the final drive rebuilt too. My mechanic changed the clutch when replacing the gearbox.

Yes it cost more than my car is worth, but I found it easier than searching for another and not know it's history. Last year I looked at cars with my brother for his wife, that were up to 7 years younger than mine for sale. Average asking price £3000+ and I found faults on each and everyone of them that would cost nearly as much to rectify. These were mainly from dealerships. I know you can get cheaper with private, and we found a peach condition Micra.

The time and effort was great.

Yes I would keep and repair the gearbox if the car is in overall great condition and you know it is will serve you for some time after.

[DRC58]

Konrad C

Cheers for the input.

Have found a local engine & gearbox reconditioning firm so have sent them a quote request for both recon and repair.

Will update site with news as and when