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Old 01-03-2006 | 09:28 AM
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hi there fellas
im really hating my cossie gearbox its so hard to change gear espesally 2nd icant get it in gear very well from 1st it was a brand new box 2 years ago and i have changed the oil but still no better it running over 400bhp and iwas thinking of quiafe set up but idont want it to go wrong in 6months time what other boxes are out there and can handle the power and easy-easyer to change gear any idea pls thanks
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Old 01-03-2006 | 10:23 AM
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AFAIK the Fix-it kit gets excellent reviews, MikeR can sort it out for you IIRC
Old 01-03-2006 | 03:10 PM
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What oil have you put in it - this may be the problem....
Old 01-03-2006 | 03:12 PM
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stander oil from ford think it was 75-90 think but will cheak???
Old 01-03-2006 | 03:14 PM
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do this company have a web site etc sound good is there any one whos used these or is going to have it done>???
Old 01-03-2006 | 05:55 PM
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same problem with mine at the mo mate been getting worse to i am looking into getting a box and having it reconed with quickshift fitted,anyone any ideals on prices on reconning boxs (very rough price cos i no it depends whats wrong inside etc...)
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do this company have a web site etc sound good is there any one whos used these or is going to have it done>???
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If you put in anything other than the dedicated MT75 oil (similar to automatic transmission fluid), then this would be why it is difficult to get in gear (especially when cold). It will be too thick....
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Where can you get this oil from other than fords?
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Bernie AKA Gearboxman?
Old 05-03-2006 | 12:04 PM
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I just get mine from Ford...
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