Accord Type R- How much for this lot?

[DGMG123]

Hi people,

I have found a tidy looking ATR local to me, went for a drive and found that the gearbox is duff(vtec 3rd to 5th major crunching etc) The cars paint and interior is in good condition but it will need 4 new tyres a major service and the gearbox done.

Was really needing some guidance with the total cost of this lot.... Was thinking £300 for tyres (Toyo TR1's) £300 for a major service and and £1000 for gearbox??
Does anyone know if this sort of prices are realistic and where is the best place to source a post 2001 gearbox?

Thanks in advance

[Sparks]

Not specifically ATR, but I have replaced a gearbox on the Saab, and it was £250 for a second hand 'box, and about £400 to fit at a specialist, 18 months ago.
The replacement now has a knackered reverse synchro, and that would have been £2.5k at an approved independant. It is costing me about £800 at a specialist (different one, as I have moved) to strip the gearbox, and replace the reverse gear.

I would expect the ATR to be at least the same, although it depends what the problem is, if you decide to get it fixed, rather than replace it.

Sparks

[Antonio 82]

Also try the Accord Type R forum and have a search around. You might get a few answers: www.atr.org.uk

I guess the crunch is due to worn synchros, as they're also common on Integras. I would expect a gearbox specialist to charge about £500 parts and labour

Edited by Antonio 82 on Monday 23 April 21:11

[havoc]

DGMG123 said:

Was really needing some guidance with the total cost of this lot.... Was thinking £300 for tyres (Toyo TR1's) £300 for a major service and and £1000 for gearbox??

That sounds about right. £1k should be plenty to get you a full 'box refurb - synchro, linkage, etc. IIRC there's also a diff in there, so might be worth getting that looked over while it's open.

[alawson]

You may as well go the whole hog and get a new clutch, check flywheel, and for total piece of mind cambelt and water pump if they haven't been done.

Once sorted it will be great.

[DGMG123]

Thanks for the info people, yeah tbh I would be looking at getting that done also. 1999, 92k, good condition with part service history and new box etc.....whats it worth?? 5 months tax and mot also.

Cheers

[ALawson]

Without the box being done I would think 3.5-4k. And with it done 4.5-5k.