Gearbox repairs in the north west

[JM1962]

Anyone had cause to have a gearbox reconditioned and if so can you recommend anyone. It seems there are a lot of people ready to take your money without doing a proper job. Any pointers welcome.

[NTEL]

These people have a good reputation although I have not used them myself

http://www.alanvoigtsgearboxes.co.uk/


I use Grantura Engineering in Blackpool to look after my race gearbox

http://www.readmanracing.co.uk/

[JM1962]

Thanks for the reply. I'm sure they are good recommendations but I'm afraid my gearbox is from something a little more mundane, namely a Toyota RAV4.

[Evoluzione]

You may have to consider sending it to someone out of your area if there aren't any good ones there.

(Sorry to quote the obvious!)

[NTEL]

JM1962 said:

Thanks for the reply. I'm sure they are good recommendations but I'm afraid my gearbox is from something a little more mundane, namely a Toyota RAV4.

No probs, but I reckon voigts are worth contacting as I know they do the more run of the mill stuff as well asthe more exotic. Cogs is cogs as they say

[duncancallum]

Stephenson transmissions Preston.

Do all mine from work. Or gears in Southport.

[JM1962]

Thanks Duncan, this sounds very promising. Hadn't found either of these in my previous searches so will be giving them a ring. I know exactly where Stephenson Transmissions is and is not too far from me so will try them first. Thanks again.

Edited by JM1962 on Sunday 30th December 19:42

[duncancallum]

Not a problem. There's also geartorque in West Houghton too. I've not used them but know plenty who have.

[JM1962]

I've contacted Geartorque already. They seem to know their stuff and be reliable, but have quoted £1500+vat which seems like a lot and is why I'm trying to find other quotes. The best option would be a box from a scrapyard but they're not easy to find and I have come close to being ripped off by one Jap car parts dealer in Birmingham, fortunately I paid with visa and should get my money back. I've also been offered a reconditioned box from a company in Cleckheaton with a fancy website, but this time did some homework and when I looked at their reviews on google I became very wary. Once bitten.

[Evoluzione]

Brear in Leeds is quite good and usually comes recommended.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=112...

[JM1962]

Problem was sorted by Stephensons in Preston. Excellent people to deal with, very knowledgeable, honest and won't rip you off, which is nice.

[duncancallum]

Tis why I keep using them.