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I fitted a second hand r33 turbo box in my r32 and up changes are notchy, especially when cold.

Changing back is ok but a bit slow from higher rpm.

I think fresh synchros would fix it.

Can I buy them cheaper elsewhere than from nissan?

While it's apart I might replace some bearings although they're not noisy yet..

Which bearings are the first to give trouble?

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Hi there,

I have an R33 Turbs too. Just rebuilt the engine and I'm also looking for parts to rebuild my tranny. i'm actually pulling it out tomorrow. Have you had any luck finding any parts yet?

I believe that syncros are not that readily available from a lot of places and Nissan may be the best place to get them, if not, the only place.

have you had a price on any of the parts from Nissan yet??

This box isn't getting any fresher.

Is there a non-genuine rebuild kit available for this box?

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Hey Stuart, redoing your box too eh? Mines been getting notchy too and looks like its time for a rebuild also. Been quoted here in SA $1500 for a TOTAL reco of the box, not sure if I can get cheaper, that's the first quote I've gotten

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Hi buddy,

yeah, i rebuilt the engine myself with forgies, etc... it was an awesome experience. My box needs doing now also. I am from SA and have just moved to Melb 2 years ago.

the syncros are getting lazy.

I would be very careful about going to a place that gives you a quote before even opening up your tranny to see what is wrong with it mate.

Have they checked out the box at all yet?

If they have quoted you on replacing syncros and bearings and that is including parts, then that is a good price but go to a place with a good reputation because there are a hell of a lot of parts in a tranny and if they get one wrong, your box could be useless.

Hey Stuart, redoing your box too eh? Mines been getting notchy too and looks like its time for a rebuild also. Been quoted here in SA $1500 for a TOTAL reco of the box, not sure if I can get cheaper, that's the first quote I've gotten
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OMG... what's the chances.... hehe...

how ya doing mate?

Is your box givin you grief?? Hehe... My girlfriends box is giving me grief, it's too tight!! Hehe..

what's happening?

Hi buddy,

yeah, i rebuilt the engine myself with forgies, etc... it was an awesome experience. My box needs doing now also. I am from SA and have just moved to Melb 2 years ago.

the syncros are getting lazy.

I would be very careful about going to a place that gives you a quote before even opening up your tranny to see what is wrong with it mate.

Have they checked out the box at all yet?

If they have quoted you on replacing syncros and bearings and that is including parts, then that is a good price but go to a place with a good reputation because there are a hell of a lot of parts in a tranny and if they get one wrong, your box could be useless.

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