just a shot in the dark have a 77 2ltr gearbox has carked it been searching around for replacement to no avail....have a fantastic old school mechanic who will rebuild the beast...can anyone point me in the right direction so I can find what is required for the job obviously will know what we need once its out of car but where can I find whats needed asap once problem is found plus any other thing I should address whilst at it alladvice appreciated shes been my daily driver for work for 15 years rather see the missus and dog dead then give her up so im in it for the long haul anyways distraught about driving the i30 at the moment.....anybody?

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Hope the missus or the dog don't read this!!!

If you like i can donate my missus and dog.....

Duct tape and fencing wire

Works every time.

For the repairs, not for the missus and the dog.

at least your gearbox was making noise. mine blew up without warning. After seeing the carnage inside I could not understand how it didn't make any noise.

ok the missus refuses to die and the dog just keeps digging massive holes and shitting nonstop...I get it this is my lot in life ......but where can I find all the parts I need to rebuild the beast in one go....surely some poor bastards been down this road before and can give me a heads up.....can I also say im fucking most dismayed that all the used parts people are hooked into a central link so any used part you need is sourced then passes through six hands all with massive amounts of $100. dollar note adhering grease....final result being...recon trans swap $5500$3000$1900$300....I digress...can anyone tell me where I can get whats required to rebuild ?

i know you mean it in jest but don’t f@##$$ing wish bad things on any living thing especially a dog!All my vw stuff free to anyone who can give me my dog back;(

if you know I meant it in jest "which of course it is" then you should be smart enough to know that this is a plea for... help...and knowledge from one vw driver to another..im sorry if my lame attempt at humour offended you and please accept my condolences for I am constantly offending people as such .....massive character fault I know......im a work in progress...unfortunately.....but seriously listen..if you are the same cole ive been emailing in my desperation to find a trans and have said it will cost $3000. for the one in Brisbane you can fuck right off...ive got enough friends..if not I apoligise for any malice you might feel if you are that fellow you are just a special kind of fuckwit and im sure as a devout kombi driver our paths will cross......

p.s I love my dog.....

Always helps to know where you are.

Someone on here was selling an 1800 box that had been fully reconditioned for a little over $1200 exchange. This suggests to me that maybe the cost of a rebuild is close to that amount. Not sure if 2 litre boxes cost more to build than 1800s do but imagining the parts are similar.

Used is always a punt. But often things like gearboxes are an invitation for a repairer to rub their hands together and plan their next overseas holiday (same thing happens when you make an appointment with a medical specialist). Really the only way is to pull it out and strip it down and see whats up, if you have someone that can help and knows gearboxes then all the better, plus they should be able to assist with sourcing any parts.

Is it a manual or an auto? Location may help people advise best places to source parts too.

im glad your not that cole, cole and again I apologise for my failure on humorous banter.thank you for info im in Sydney its manual going to drop it out with mate this week and open it up....anything anyone can recommend doing at this time besides everything..... like certain gaskets or seals or cables?engine was rebuilt 10 years ago and is running wellhad an issue with points hold down screw but seems sorted..also all heating ducting has been removed by yours truly as it had fallen apart not to concerned about having no heat but should I be in regards to functioning of engine cooling?once again all input appreciated and I apoligise to coletrickle who I offended.

^ you got my kinda humor haha