ZetecVan 2.0 Posted April 9, 2008 Report Posted April 9, 2008 It went in a few weeks ago because the gearbox started making clunking sounds. It went to Barclay at Express Gearbox Repairs who advertise on here. I told them to take their time as I don't need it until the Retro Ford thrash. When I did the zetec conversion I had the box built by local company Cleckheaton Gearbox & Clutch Centre. They fitted new bearings, but must have not replaced the mainshaft needle bearing, as that's what had gone. It's a special order part apparently and doesn't come with the bearing kit. (That sounds like a major plug for EGR, and, well, it is because they are top guys.) Anyhoo, I've got it back and have just been for a major blast along the bypass. I'd forgotten how 'nippy' it is after driving nothing but an Astra SRi for three weeks.... Just thought I'd let you all know because I'm smiling my head off... Oooh, I need to go out in it again....!
mk1mexico Posted April 9, 2008 Report Posted April 9, 2008 Well done Mike Did the appo test drive it then?
4parajon Posted April 9, 2008 Report Posted April 9, 2008 I'm lookin forward to seeing the van again Mike, not seen it for ages
ZetecVan 2.0 Posted April 9, 2008 Author Report Posted April 9, 2008 Well done Mike Did the appo test drive it then? No, I told the boss (Barclay) that he is the only person allowed to drive it. He's about 6 foot 6 about 20 stone. He struggled to get in the passenger seat when I was showing him the problem. I'd loved to have seen him in the drivers seat!
ZetecVan 2.0 Posted April 9, 2008 Author Report Posted April 9, 2008 cool...how much is a gearbox 'freshen up' ? Drop them an email via the 'get a quote' form on their site (http://www.expressgearboxrepairs.com) and tell them I sent you. They exchanged their services for mine. It's costing me a few hours of my time revamping their website. It'll go live next week and looks ever so sexy.
oldbus Posted April 10, 2008 Report Posted April 10, 2008 Well done Mike Did the appo test drive it then? No, I told the boss (Barclay) that he is the only person allowed to drive it. He's about 6 foot 6 about 20 stone. He struggled to get in the passenger seat when I was showing him the problem. I'd loved to have seen him in the drivers seat! Rings a bell, now you know why i don´t have an anglia! Oh and i´m jealous that you can actually drive your van...
MEXY867M Posted April 10, 2008 Report Posted April 10, 2008 wicked mate,its always great to drive them again after missing the beasts,
mk14dr Posted April 10, 2008 Report Posted April 10, 2008 Im guessing that your writing a snotty letter to the other company? Or are you just giddy to have it back and running well? Either way mate, it'll be cool to see it again. D
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