gearbox bearings gone :(

[callumh122000]

anyone had a scrap yard gearbox thats lasted or do they go quick or is it worth haveing bearings done on mine ? gearbox itself is tight not sloppy gos into gear smooth specialy for 108000 miles

[306Dan]

easier to get a low milage box from the scrappers, tu boxes are made of swiss cheese anyways

[Piggy]

yeah I'd agree...

these are known for breaking a lot...so try finding a lower miler.

[Toms306]

Milage is irrelevant, I had a low milage 'box fitted that lasted less than 2 months before breaking again.

They are cheap and easy to replace, but you really can't tell when they're gonna break. If you want longevity and reliability go for a recon'd 'box, won't be cheap though.

[Grant]

I've owned two 306 that's have had exactly te same issue with them. They're all as soft as transvestite on eastrogen tablets.

I've had the gearbox of a 306 more times than I care to recall now. It's all part of the fun of living for the 306

[callumh122000]

thanks for help just need car running for work to see me after christmas been offered one from breakers 100 with 60 day warrenty

[Toms306]

That's a lot for a used 1.4 'box but I suppose the warranty is worth it.

[callumh122000]

is there a strongr more realiable gear box i could get secound hand ?

[Rippthrough]

Most decent TU 'boxes are around that these days Tom, especially the single linkage ones, where demand seems to be higher than supply.

[Jenkosowls]

Saxo vtr box plenty about I preferred it on my 1.6 seemed better suited in my opinion