enCrypt Posted February 14, 2004 Posted February 14, 2004 Just booked the car in for a service with Paul at South Coast today, and mentioned the crunchy gearbox. He said it would clear after they put Castrol SAF X in it last time but it hasnt, and the guy I was speaking to on the phone said it sounded like it would need a gearbox rebuild pretty soon! Has anyone had this done by South Coast over here before? Any ideas how much it'll bankrupt me?! He mentioned the box would have to be sent away too FFS! Damn cars eh? Cheers Mark...
Dave K Posted February 14, 2004 Posted February 14, 2004 Mark how you doing mate? I think Manxman had his gearbox sent to Ireland through Paul not sure. Which gears are the problem? My 1st to 2nd is a minor problem in the morning before its warmed up.
enCrypt Posted February 14, 2004 Author Posted February 14, 2004 Hiya Dave, Not doing too bad mate ta... Its fine when cold apart from getting it initially into gear from neutral sometimes. But once warmed up it crunches going up from 4th to 5th and does a wierd thing from 2nd to 3rd where it feels Ive still got the clutch in when I havent! That one I can drive around but to stop the crunching I have to double clutch it! It sounds to me just like the synchros to be honest, so dont know if that warrants a full gearbox rebuild or not? Thanks for the reply on the lights too. I ordered a set of Vision Plus's for the main lights and got the free Vision Blues for the sideys. And get this....ordered them yesterday at 2pm and they were on the doorstep this morning!!! Just fitted them now and the sideys do look better. Going for a drive when it gets dark to see what they're like...
Kristan Posted February 15, 2004 Posted February 15, 2004 Sorry to hear mate Maybe something electrical to do with the DCCD? On mine 1st is a challenge in the cold mornings, and second can be too. 5th is a bloody nightmare at any time, it's miles over and then up - the first four are so close together you get used hardly moving the gearstick
CustomScoobyIOM Posted February 16, 2004 Posted February 16, 2004 Hmmm std Scooby boxes are crap. Even my 4th gear has gone too. Going to try the 6 speed STI box I think. Let you know!
enCrypt Posted February 17, 2004 Author Posted February 17, 2004 Well she went into South Coast tonight ready for them to look at tomorrow. Its having a basic service, I asked them to change the gearbox oil again, and take a look at the whiney diff noises etc... Just hope its nothing too drastic... Parked up next to the Yellow Submarine outside too! That IS a fine looking beast I must say....was tempted to ask Paul if he'd start 'er up so I could hear the Anti Lag, but thought I'd better not! Mind you if mine does end up costing the earth, maybe I could ask CSIOM for a loan of some of his 'millions' , Im sure he wouldnt mind!
CustomScoobyIOM Posted February 17, 2004 Posted February 17, 2004 LOL! Glad you liked her. She is my baby. Just driving around in the WRX at the moment. Which is coming back to the IOM shortly Ill show you the anti-lag at the weekend mate
CustomScoobyIOM Posted February 17, 2004 Posted February 17, 2004 Forgot to say, can get a replacement box (Used) if you want Mark and bring it over with me this weekend? Let me know!
enCrypt Posted February 18, 2004 Author Posted February 18, 2004 Thanks Jon, you have mail on that... Well, I got away fairly lightly today which was nice! Had an 'intermediate' service inc new oil and filter etc, got gearbox oil changed, replaced some vacuum hoses somewhere (thats what the dropping revs was) and cleaned the car all for £240. And the whining diff has apparently been caused by me using the DCCD on tarmac! Now Ive heard / read many thoughts on this and found the consensus was its ok when wet/slippery etc, but Paul almost gave me a bollocking for using it! He was adamant that its only for driving on gravel etc and I should only wind it up one notch if conditions were very very bad, and then one notch only! The most I have wound it up is 2-3 notches in the wet, but thats all... Strange how there can be so many different thoughts on it. Also enquired about the gearbox rebuild, he said between £600-900 to include pulling it out of the car, sending it away (to Bill Gwynne apparently!) new synchro rings and full rebuild, sending back and reinstalling to car. Think I'll wait a while longer then!
Dave K Posted February 18, 2004 Posted February 18, 2004 << And the whining diff has apparently been caused by me using the DCCD on tarmac! >> F**k i use mine a fair bit to, only 1-2 notches.
CustomScoobyIOM Posted February 18, 2004 Posted February 18, 2004 I dont bother hugely STI needs quite alot of work on it. Rollocks.
Boxer23 Posted February 18, 2004 Posted February 18, 2004 Jon, what's the latest from SCP? What's the work needed doing?
Kristan Posted February 18, 2004 Posted February 18, 2004 << << And the whining diff has apparently been caused by me using the DCCD on tarmac! >> F**k i use mine a fair bit to, only 1-2 notches. >> you're not the only one I use it all the time going round corners etc, gives so much more grip and from reading the SN forums I've never had any hesitation to wind it up 3-4 notches, and have had it on full lock on gravel before. It's almost always one notch in the wet just to stop the back end going out around roundabouts
Dave K Posted February 18, 2004 Posted February 18, 2004 << It's almost always one notch in the wet just to stop the back end going out around roundabouts >> Same here, does tend to let go in the wet when pushing, as I found out in front of the Grandstand the first week I had it.
CustomScoobyIOM Posted February 18, 2004 Posted February 18, 2004 Maximum 2 notches on tarmac. 1 notch most in wet. Although I am more used to powerful rear wheel drive cars and you get used to knowing when the end is gonna go Although I didnt anticipate this one :S
Dave K Posted February 18, 2004 Posted February 18, 2004 Left a bit, right a bit, make your mind up mate.LOL Was that on the driver training day?
dooahhdoo Posted February 18, 2004 Posted February 18, 2004 Typical of Jon really. Doesnt know which way he wants to spin it!!
CustomScoobyIOM Posted February 18, 2004 Posted February 18, 2004 Hee Hee Yep driver training day. Doing what a Type R does best
CustomScoobyIOM Posted February 18, 2004 Posted February 18, 2004 Brake Dash and then off! Tracy Kicking Arse! There ya go dude! Ooops wrong thread
Manxman Posted February 26, 2005 Posted February 26, 2005 Hi guys, I know I've taken a while (12 months, 2 weeks) to add my comments to this now dead thread, but it might be of some use. I have not had my gearbox fixed yet but it will be in the next few weeks. I will be sending it to David OBrien @ API Engines in Warwickshire (after months of research). For them to supply a reconnd box or to reconn my own will be £550.00+vat this includes 6 months 6k miles warranty, usually takes a day, you'll need to book it in a few weeks in advance. The price is for a UK spec box, I know that the jap spec boxes have different ratios but not sure what else. they also have suggested to run castrol SAF X Oil in it (I already do. The symtons listed previously are similar to mine, worrn synchro rings etc. In my research numerous people both in and out of the trade have suggested that they wouldnt use Gwynnes. I have never used them so I cant quantify this, though a lot of them told me about API, I suppose its a case of you pay your money and take your choice. I shall report back here when I have had the work done to update you. To engage 1st I have to come to a complete stop, other wise you can hear it grind and you can "feel" through the gear lever the teeth jumping as they try to mesh. 2nd gear grinds and is "stiff" when you change from 1st to 2nd @ approx 2500 - 3000 RPM. When changing from 3rd to 2nd I have to double de-clutch and just as the gate for 2nd opens you blip the throttle it goes in smoother, but still does not feel right. I have replaced the clutch with a genuine STI one, and this has made no difference.
dooahhdoo Posted February 27, 2005 Posted February 27, 2005 Good to hear from you Tim Never had any work done by API but they have a really good reputation so you can be sure you will get looked after. Thats why we haven't seen you around for a bit!!!
Dave K Posted February 27, 2005 Posted February 27, 2005 Long time no hear Tim, hope things are going well. As Nick said API has a good rep, you'll have no problems with them.
Manxman Posted March 1, 2005 Posted March 1, 2005 UPDATE. Going to cost approx £60.00-£65.00+vat each way to send my box to API, dont reckon that with the cost of removing, refitting it, sending away and API's charges i'll get much change out of £900.00 !!!!!
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