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Old 30-08-2009, 11:57 PM   #1
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Changing Gearbox and Engine

I recently bought this car with a blown Gearbox with 240k on the clock

so i did some research and found a Engine n Gear box with 110k on the clock

for about 450 - 500 $ and i found a mechanic that will do it for about

450-500 $ Labour

P.s The mechanic has already check the Engine and Gearbox . clutch should be ok

So is their any extras i need to look out for? eg oil and oil filter?
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Old 31-08-2009, 05:24 AM   #2
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The mechanic should include engine oil/filter/rad coolant although, don't simply assume you will get much else. Motor has low klms so, state you want a good oil used like a 15w-40 as this will give better results ie: performance/wear/economy.

Post install, they should pressurise the Radiator to test for leaky pipes/hoses etc so, this should give you peace-of-mind concerning cooling system!

Advice - ask mechanic to change brake/clutch fluids (manual) & air cleaner filament. Also, ask them to check/replace any hoses, ie: radiator hoses, that may look suspect. Check condition of timing belt, this should be due so, again don't simply assume all has been done & is well! Better, assume nothing has been done unless it can be proved ie: paperwork/receipts provided.


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Old 31-08-2009, 05:31 AM   #3
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i would change the clutch if you are swapping gearboxes. no good having to do this all over again when the clutch burns out in 50,000-100,000km.

if the car has done 240,XXXkm, then replacing all hoses and radiator fluif is a good idea.

a new filter and oil would be good. then drop only the oil and replace with new in 1,000km.
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Old 01-09-2009, 10:16 PM   #4
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Spoke to him today should be good to go on Friday morning

now i have to organize towing 60 $ approx/?
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Old 03-09-2009, 05:27 PM   #5
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Towing turned out to be 50$ ea so all up 100$

Engine swap is underway ill keep you guys posted tommrow mabe get some pics up if you guys like
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Old 06-09-2009, 10:21 PM   #6
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Yea that's where the transfer is coming from

n That is my mechanic hands lol And it should be ready monday!! aka tommrow
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Old 07-09-2009, 06:05 AM   #7
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cool let us know how she goes
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Old 07-09-2009, 06:37 PM   #8
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Goes good thank you all for the input


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Old 07-09-2009, 06:40 PM   #9
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the MX3/30X rims look good.
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Old 07-09-2009, 06:45 PM   #10
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just so u know u have the tires on backwars (im assiming that they are directional, also my guess nankangs?), apart from that the car looks very nice
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Old 07-09-2009, 07:05 PM   #11
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Thanks Project

And 70 Witch Tires man and i don't know the exact psi pressure for my tires
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Old 09-09-2009, 08:35 PM   #12
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All good everything has been fixed


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