Gearbox rebuild or purchase secondhand gearbox?

Colin Aitchison · 15-12-17, 10:59 PM

Just a bit of advice gents if you don't mind, my B2 1987 Audi coupe Gt gear box (HD) may be on its last legs, getting a crunch going into first gear most times, in the last couple of years it has had a hard life with the 2.3 7A 20v engine pushing the power through it and hill climbing has not helped its life expectancy, anyway any thoughts on gearbox builders in central Scotland or dose any one want to part with a B2 gearbox with HD letter code.

Colin Aitchison · 21-12-17, 07:05 AM

Isimmo · 21-12-17, 08:22 AM

Hi Colin, I can't help with the name of a gearbox builder near you, but quite a few years ago I had the S2 gearbox rebuilt, which wasn't cheap, but it's been a strong, reliable 'box since. I would personally get the existing 'box over to a builder for assessment and a rebuild.
Hope this sort of helps a little....
Good luck.

John. · 21-12-17, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Colin Aitchison

Bump

There's Jim Allan at the top of Leith Walk....they done diff pinion seal on a pal's M5 with no issues.

http://jamesallanandsons.com/

luapkram · 21-12-17, 12:35 PM

Colin you could try ASK Transmissions in Redding Ind EST, Falkirk *01324 629222‬. I was passed his number from a garage that deals with him. Very knowledgeable when I had a question about the gearbox on my daughters Mini 👍🏼

vagdream · 21-12-17, 01:28 PM

Colin,
Mackie Transmissions in Glasgow get some very good reviews on other forums , particularly for work on the ZF HP 5 speed auto fitted to the D2 A8/S8 range. i think they also do manual boxes. May be worth a call.

Colin Aitchison · 22-12-17, 01:34 AM

Thanks for all the advice and names gents, Merry Christmas.

21-12-17, 08:22 AM	#3
Isimmo Super Moderator Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sissix-by-the-sea Posts: 15,218	Hi Colin, I can't help with the name of a gearbox builder near you, but quite a few years ago I had the S2 gearbox rebuilt, which wasn't cheap, but it's been a strong, reliable 'box since. I would personally get the existing 'box over to a builder for assessment and a rebuild. Hope this sort of helps a little.... Good luck. __________________ 1985 WR quattro, 1985 20vT RallyRep, 1993 MTM ABY S2 Avant. 2010 S3 Sportback.

21-12-17, 07:05 AM	#2
Colin Aitchison Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Back home in Tillicoultry Posts: 1,308	Bump

21-12-17, 12:35 PM	#5
luapkram Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 496	Colin you could try ASK Transmissions in Redding Ind EST, Falkirk *01324 629222‬. I was passed his number from a garage that deals with him. Very knowledgeable when I had a question about the gearbox on my daughters Mini 👍🏼

21-12-17, 01:28 PM	#6
vagdream Grown up member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Llandudno Junction Posts: 165	Colin, Mackie Transmissions in Glasgow get some very good reviews on other forums , particularly for work on the ZF HP 5 speed auto fitted to the D2 A8/S8 range. i think they also do manual boxes. May be worth a call.

22-12-17, 01:34 AM	#7
Colin Aitchison Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Back home in Tillicoultry Posts: 1,308	Thanks for all the advice and names gents, Merry Christmas.