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Gearbox Rebuild

Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 7:13 pm
by GonzoBard
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

Re: Gearbox Rebuild

Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 9:01 pm
by Splitty64
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.

Re: Gearbox Rebuild

Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 12:27 pm
by Mr Pharmacist
Mike Bainbridge will be a very good choice.

Re: Gearbox Rebuild

Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 5:08 pm
by Robind
loads to choose from but I had mine done by Max@ Revival and not too far from you at Heathrow :)

Re: Gearbox Rebuild

Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 8:44 pm
by neilbardsley
Mr Pharmacist wrote:Mike Bainbridge will be a very good choice.
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.

Re: Gearbox Rebuild

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 8:26 am
by sladey
Mike Bainbridge

Re: Gearbox Rebuild

Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 6:41 pm
by GonzoBard
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