Gearbox Rebuild
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GonzoBard
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Gearbox Rebuild
The five speed gearbox from my 1966 912 needs a re-build and I'm after recommendations, please, as to who to go to. I live in South Oxfordshire but I guess I can readily have the box couriered anywhere. A search on here suggested Mike Bainbridge is popular and well thought of. Who else might I consider?
Thanks
Thanks
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Splitty64
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Re: Gearbox Rebuild
I use Cogbox for my gearbox's,they are predomimantly VW and Porsche air-cooled gear boxes. Not a recommendation, just a suggestion based on my experience. As with all aspects of these cars, you can buy pure perfection at a very high cost, or quality at a sensible price. Google them, they are based in Northolt. Another recommendation is Bears based in Birmingham.
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67 E-Type Coupe
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Mr Pharmacist
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Re: Gearbox Rebuild
Mike Bainbridge will be a very good choice.
Stuart
1970 914 2056cc
1979 924 n/a - RIP
1986 924S
1969 912 Targa - sold
1970 914 2056cc
1979 924 n/a - RIP
1986 924S
1969 912 Targa - sold
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Robind
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Re: Gearbox Rebuild
loads to choose from but I had mine done by Max@ Revival and not too far from you at Heathrow 
1966 912 Slate Grey sunroof
1975 911 Blue Targa
2001 996 Blue Convertible
1981 Ferrari 308 GTB
1960 Mercedes 190SL
1983 Mercedes 500SL
1975 911 Blue Targa
2001 996 Blue Convertible
1981 Ferrari 308 GTB
1960 Mercedes 190SL
1983 Mercedes 500SL
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neilbardsley
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Re: Gearbox Rebuild
I don't think you will go wrong with Mike. If I remember correctly most of the cost is in the parts. However, for sake of balance Chris Turner in North London is another DDKer who will do a very good job.Mr Pharmacist wrote:Mike Bainbridge will be a very good choice.
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sladey
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Re: Gearbox Rebuild
Mike Bainbridge
The simple things you see are all complicated
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
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GonzoBard
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Re: Gearbox Rebuild
Many thanks guys, most helpful. In the end I have gone with Mike. For some reason I didn't of Max at Revival for the gearbox work, even though at some point I plan to take my car to him for a once over.
Cheers
Cheers

