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Old 14-02-2006, 08:28 PM
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took my fucked gearbox to cwmbran gearbox centre yestarday after putting a non lsd box in by mistake and i have it back allready he said the main shaft bearing was fucked and a couple of other bits needed sorting. he charged me £200.....inc vat.is this expensive or not??
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Hello mate, im in Newport, looking for sum advice where i can take my FRST for a possible rebuild!
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engine rebuild or box??
Old 14-02-2006, 09:21 PM
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i just paid 450 for a recon box + fitting @ Jamsport



new bearings, seals and synchros
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he also said that it isnt a standard box , uprated lsd, IB5 bearings and other stuff so i guess £200 to keep hold of it wasnt bad,
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Engine mate!
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