yeh its always cheaper if u buy ya own parts,thats what i did and saved a fortune!!!
just got my bill today for my gearbox rebuild, (after waiting 6 weeks) new syncros in all 5 gears n bearings, rings, new 3rd gear shaft etc etc
bloody expensive $3,800......more wasted money
im OVER it, sick of wasting my money on a car i rarely drive, its time to put it up for sale!!!