So where are we all sourcing major parts from now - Page 2

Martin Butler · 30th July 2022, 08:03

buying second hand is always an chance, unless it comes with an guarantee, it might be better to have the gearbox overhauled, at least then you know its going to be ok, always go somewhere that's been going long enough to have earnt a good reputation,

Framps · 30th July 2022, 18:50

I live in Peterborough but we do not seem to want to meet and help each other in are area. Shame I work at so I cannot be there to organise anything, fingers crossed it will happen. You will have my support when home.

BillyMG · 31st July 2022, 06:21

We'll all end up like Fred Dibnah and his steam engines before too long

DMGRS · 1st August 2022, 12:00

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Originally Posted by BillyMG

We'll all end up like Fred Dibnah and his steam engines before too long

I hope so, absolutely top chap (my Dad was friends with him, and I've many fond memories of visiting his house and being shown around all of his collection).

With regards to the question about manual transmissions, they're usually very reliable - any issues I've seen are usually due to low transmission fluid due to a leak from driveshaft seals.

I would fit a good, low mileage gearbox from a breaker. I sourced my last from Tom Force @ Force Tuning (Leominster).

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Framps Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Peterborough Posts: 157 Thanks: 115 Thanked 51 Times in 44 Posts	I have found it hard to get car owners in Peterborough I live in Peterborough but we do not seem to want to meet and help each other in are area. Shame I work at so I cannot be there to organise anything, fingers crossed it will happen. You will have my support when home.

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