Hi there,

I have a L300 Van fitted with the 1600 petrol engine and a 5 speed gearbox. The gear change is of the column type. My gear box is making noises when I am in 1st, 2nd,3rd, and 5th gear, in fourth gear it is quiet. Also, I am not able to get reverse gear. My question is in three parts:
1/ My local gear box centre tell me that it is impossible to get a reconditioned gearbox for my van (but they can replace my bearings for between £500 and £700, but don't know if this will give me reverse gear again!)
2/I have been ringing around different car breaker hoping to get a box. I am told by some that there are many different gearboxes fitted to my van and by others only one. Which is right and how can I find out which gearbox I have?
3/ Can I repair my gearbox myself (I'm quite good with the old spanners!)? If I can where would I get the parts from?

I hope you can help,Have a good day.

Keith


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