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1997 Corsa - Auto Gearbox

Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2014 2:37 pm
by tuftymog
Hello Folks
Thank you for letting me join the Club.
The gearbox on my poor old 1997 Corsa 1.4 Hi-Torq Breeze (90k) is on it's way out. My local garage are quoting £1600 to replace but they didnt say if that was for a new or s/h unit. That sounds pretty steep to me. I'd be happy with a s/h gearbox but not for that kind of dosh! I'm sure Ed China from Wheeler Dealers could do it for a lot less :D
Take care
Mike

Re: 1997 Corsa - Auto Gearbox

Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2014 5:01 pm
by johnny
Second hand gearbox will be 200, fitting between 90-180, plus oil, and you may change the clutch while it's out

Say 500 all in as a top end quote, local garage may do it for 300-400

Re: 1997 Corsa - Auto Gearbox

Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2014 9:10 pm
by tuftymog
Hello Johnny
Thank you so much for the info.
Now my next mission is find someone who will do the job. Wish me luck!
Have a great weekend everyone.
Cheers
Mike

Re: 1997 Corsa - Auto Gearbox

Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2014 9:17 pm
by coupe77
Anyone could do it it's what they charge if. You got an engine crane take the engine and box out in one it would be easier
Where you based


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Re: 1997 Corsa - Auto Gearbox

Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 7:29 am
by diggerhole
Where are you based protec in Crawley are a good garage

Re: 1997 Corsa - Auto Gearbox

Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 4:45 pm
by tuftymog
Hello Coupe, Hello Diggerhole
I'm in London but would be willing to travel a bit to a good garage. I'll look up the guys at Protec.
Cheers
Mike

Re: 1997 Corsa - Auto Gearbox

Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 1:15 am
by diggerhole
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Re: 1997 Corsa - Auto Gearbox

Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 11:23 am
by tuftymog
Thank you, Digger - much appreciated.
I also came across these chaps in West Norwood (S London) - anyone used them before?
http://www.thecarmechanic.co.uk/vauxhall-specialist.php
Cheers
Mike