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Option 2 would be my choice, but thats a fair bit more work. Dont forget you need to adapt the gearbox mount to fit into the vvt chassis
A solution might be to consider a cheap hire car/van to bridge the time gap perhaps? Some of the smaller local companies might be open to a good deal for a longer hire maybe?
edit: A 235 spare tyre on the back door will need a spacer to fit
J999 MNY, ULYSSES M18 VVT with ITB's Dyno tested at 130hp
I have an obligation to tend to my elderly Mother and with the wife's work schedule, I simply could not be without the car for the week or two it would take to get the parts & organise for the R7ME Swap.
So, M&T transmissions it is for the rebuild. They are familiar with the R72 weakness and stated that there would be no re-occurrence with the rebuild, the new bearings are sealed. £600+vat. Only £450 if you take the box to them as a bench job, the bearing kits are around £120, so not robbing you...
Fitting a new Excedy clutch too, the old LUK one gave no trouble (at only10k) but I thought that while it was apart, it was a wise move.
Very surprised when I collect the car this morning, it feels different to drive....
Gearbox throw has been massively reduced and it feels like the H pattern is tighter, almost like a short shift kit would do....
The Exedy clutch is a revelation too, firstly they've adjusted it properly and the biting point is very low in the pedal travel. The bite from the clutch is much more aggressive too, the distance between slip and bite is minimal. (I stalled twice)
The box itself is quiet and smooth.
To remove and rebuild the R72 gearbox, install a new Exedy clutch and refit gearbox. £827 including the dreaded VAT. from M&T Transmissions, Sheffield. Free loan car provided too. Don't forget that they do it as a bench job for £450+ for those of you who can do the spanner work yourselves.
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