Transmission Workshop Recommendations

[MaTBoY]

Hi All,

I'm looking at getting my RB20DET gearbox fully reconditioned. I've rang a few places around the quotes offered for a similar service vary quite alot. I thought it might be useful if we listed a bunch of workshops with how you view your experience. Things like their knowledge, price, satisfaction, service.

I know everyone in here has an opinion they like to make heard so let us all know where you went, what you got done and how you went B)

[siksII]

Hi All,

I'm looking at getting my RB20DET gearbox fully reconditioned. I've rang a few places around the quotes offered for a similar service vary quite alot. I thought it might be useful if we listed a bunch of workshops with how you view your experience. Things like their knowledge, price, satisfaction, service.

I know everyone in here has an opinion they like to make heard so let us all know where you went, what you got done and how you went B)

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hey matt long time no see,

i cant help you but am interested in how much this costs, what are the quotes you have got so far? what do they include? (synchros bearing etc??)

[MaTBoY]

How you been dude? I'll try to get out on a cruise some time soon, I've been really busy!!!!

I've only been looking at getting a full reconditioning, which includes bearings, seals, and a couple synchro's.

A couple places have quoted about $900, and couple others have quoted about $1200... Just not sure if I will get much of a different level of service for the extra bucks, and not sure I'll ever need that extra level, I'm not planning on turning the car into any kind of powerplant in the near future.

Also the cost or Remove+Replace seems to be about $300 - $500 depending on the workshop

If anyone else has any info or experience don't be shy!

[siksII]

Ive been ok, but wayyyy too much work so busy as well, have not really been out on cruises lately either.

about 900 is what i expected, in addition to r&r

i think you should steer clear of places that want $500 to r&r the gearbox, this should be no more than $300.

what is wrong with the box anyway? cant handle crunches ?

[MaTBoY]

It isnt crunching. One of the main bearings has hardened up and is ticking. I just want to fix it all up before it causes some more serious damage is all.

[cowie165]

For RB26 gearbox, I was just quoted $480 R+R and $1520 for the reco kit.

Actually, the reco kit was $1100 or so, I guess the balance was labour to actually reco the gearbox.

Far out.

[Sydneykid]

For RB26 gearbox, I was just quoted $480 R+R and $1520 for the reco kit.

Actually, the reco kit was $1100 or so, I guess the balance was labour to actually reco the gearbox.

Far out.

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Try the Gearbox Shop at Greenacre.

cheers

[cowie165]

Thanks SK. All About Gearboxes at Girraween apparently will ONLY do a full rebuild - not interested in taking a look/repair as required.

Do you have contact details for Gearbox Shop please? There is no listing in white or yellow pages. Do you have a contact person there please?

[cowie165]

Hang on, I've found Gear Box Factory at Greenacre. Found it browsing as the search didn't like the space in gearbox.

Cheers!

But if you have a contact person, that'd be great too.

[cowie165]

$345 R+R plus parts on top of that. I much prefer the sound of that plus the chap that I spoke to seemed to know his stuff. Cheers SK.

James

Gear Box Factory

80-82 Rosedale Ave., Greenacre

9790 2342