Gearbox Troubles

[slo33]

as title says, my gearbox in my 33 (gtst, manual) is starting to crunch when selecting 3rd and 4th gear. i was wondering if anyone could recommend any shops in the brisbane are that would be able to do the work, any imformation would be much appreciated

Edited January 18, 2007 by slo33

[ob1]

what work do you want done? New GB? New gearset? New synchros? Open up and inspect?

If it's not a really bad crunch, you could try a good quality synthetic gear oil e.g. Redline Shockproof. It does wonders for worn gearboxes, but wont help a broken gearbox.

[slo33]

the gearset should be fine, but 3rd and 4th syncro are f**ked, will definately need replacing. so i guess a syncro set, and assuming a bearing set would be done. just curious, if anyone knows or has used a shop that they would recommend.

Edited January 18, 2007 by slo33

[MotoMan]

Cant recommend a shop but can tell you that it will be around $1200-1500

I got a quote for 1st 2nd and 4th gear syncros plus bearings and seals...

I have notchiness into second and crunch into 4th above 4000rpm..

So i took the punt on some Redline Lightweight Shockproof..

After one day its much much much better already..

Will still get the gearbox done in around 6 months though

[AzzurrA]

synchros? who needs synchros! learn to revmatch!

[LBR33]

synchros? who needs synchros! learn to revmatch!

LOL...... straight cut dog box FTW

[slo33]

3rd and 4th may aswell be straight cut at the moment, i just want to fix it soon, before i do any damage to the gears

[slo33]

anyone????

[MotoMan]

Mate just grab a yellowpages and look for a gearbox place...

The only recommendations you are going to get are from people who have actually had their gearbox fixed... and it doesnt seem like many people even bother

[Links]

The one thing you'll find on SAU is that not many people have had their gearbox rebuilt.. most just a) put up with it.. b) get a 2nd hand gearbox for $1500 and go with that..

Just ring some places, get a couple of quotes and than tell everyone on here how it went..

You will be looking at about $1200 - $1500 though..

[ob1]

jeez that sounds a little exxy. A GTIR G/B can be had for ~1k and they are much harder to source and (IMHO) easier to break . Market rates i spose....must be a sellers market in the skyline space.

[MotoMan]

jeez that sounds a little exxy. A GTIR G/B can be had for ~1k and they are much harder to source and (IMHO) easier to break . Market rates i spose....must be a sellers market in the skyline space.

all about supply and demand my son..

alot of R32 owners realise that the R33 box is superior to there R32 boxes

so they are always a sought after item.. If no-one wanted them, the price would fall

[Green_s13]

i would try some new gearbox oil and see how it goes if it is still stuffed then look at the rebuild

[Links]

Every second Silvia drifter wants to put the R33 gearboxes in.. so the prices went through the roof..

[shanef]

just a heads up on prices, a full synchro kit from nissan is $580

[slo33]

just a heads up on prices, a full synchro kit from nissan is $580

thanks for that mate, at least thats a start