Might be a long shot? Ford gearbox rebuilder?

[wedgeinald]

Hi all

I have a 1980 TVR Tasmin with a ford cologne V6 and a Type 9 5 speed gearbox, the gearbox has decided to be very unhappy.

I'm looking to get it rebuilt or replaced, does anyone know anyone who can still rebuild the gear box or might have a suitable gear box?

I believe the gearbox came out of the ford transit (might make a difference for positioning of the gearstick and length of bell housing/dive shaft etc?)

I'd appreciate any help, thanks in advance.

Norman

[Master Bean]

This is from the Caterham section.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[Tasmin200]

BGH Geartech have been around for a long time:

http://www.bghgeartech.co.uk/

Some info and bits here:

https://www.type9gearbox.co.uk/

[Tasmin200]

If you buy a replacement rather than doing a rebuild make sure it comes from a V6 car (Capri 2.8i, Granada 2.8, Sierra XR4i).

A four cylinder gearbox has a different bellhousing, a shorter input shaft and different ratios.

[Mr MXT]

First Motion in Letchworth did my type 9, shorter lead time than BGH.

https://www.firstmotion.co.uk/

[wedgeinald]

thanks for the replies so far.

I'd given the garage the details for BGH, he says he's tried to contact them but no response.

I'll look into the others, and maybe ring BGH myself

Norman

[Gtom]

I can remember years ago that this place did a lot with Ford gearboxes, it was mainly fwd but I’m sure they are worth a try.

https://www.gearboxman.co.uk/

[Mr MXT]

wedgeinald said:

thanks for the replies so far.

I'd given the garage the details for BGH, he says he's tried to contact them but no response.

I'll look into the others, and maybe ring BGH myself

Norman

They are quite famous for being hard to get hold of, thats why I ended up with Paul @ First Motion.

[wedgeinald]

Mr MXT said:

wedgeinald said:

thanks for the replies so far.

I'd given the garage the details for BGH, he says he's tried to contact them but no response.

I'll look into the others, and maybe ring BGH myself

Norman

They are quite famous for being hard to get hold of, thats why I ended up with Paul @ First Motion.

thanks for that, I'll pass on the details and see if they can help.

really appreciated.

Just phoned and spoken to them, really friendly, and reasonably priced. Thanks for the recommendation.

Edited by wedgeinald on Thursday 24th February 15:29

[twibs]

g.e.a r.s.tv also known as apfgears in southport are great with ford boxes. Very knowledgeable

[Paynewright]

Road and Race transmissions in Sevenoaks. They are one of the go to places for the Caterham fraternity.