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ozspearo · 06-02-2008, 06:32 PM

Hi all,

Last week I was unfortunate enough to receive some external damage to my gearbox. Internally it's still fine, just has some broken parts on the body.

I've been quoted the following;

$3500 for a 'new' gearbox (I need to confirm they're supplying a new one, not a recon one). This was the exchange price, ie. they keep my old one.

$500 for labor.

$450 for a new clutch (no clutch problems, but the car has 56k miles and they suggested I do it while the gearbox is out).

There will be an extra hour of labor for the clutch.

In summary, I'm looking at approx $4500 for a new gearbox and clutch.

What I'm after from forum members is;

Has anyone had any experiences in the above they'd like to share, as well as any advice? Also, as my bank balance isn't overly healthy at the moment, I'm considering finding a used gearbox instead as I'll probably only keep the car for another 12 months. Any thoughts on this option, and tips on the best place to source a used gearbox in CA?

Thanks in advance for any help, comments, etc.

-Scott

06-02-2008, 06:32 PM	#1
ozspearo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ridgecrest CA Posts: 52	Gearbox replacement advice Hi all, Last week I was unfortunate enough to receive some external damage to my gearbox. Internally it's still fine, just has some broken parts on the body. I've been quoted the following; $3500 for a 'new' gearbox (I need to confirm they're supplying a new one, not a recon one). This was the exchange price, ie. they keep my old one. $500 for labor. $450 for a new clutch (no clutch problems, but the car has 56k miles and they suggested I do it while the gearbox is out). There will be an extra hour of labor for the clutch. In summary, I'm looking at approx $4500 for a new gearbox and clutch. What I'm after from forum members is; Has anyone had any experiences in the above they'd like to share, as well as any advice? Also, as my bank balance isn't overly healthy at the moment, I'm considering finding a used gearbox instead as I'll probably only keep the car for another 12 months. Any thoughts on this option, and tips on the best place to source a used gearbox in CA? Thanks in advance for any help, comments, etc. -Scott __________________ '02 Artic Silver Boxster S "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them Lest we forget"