ok i\'m looking into getting a high powered rex, but with a gearbox issue. it doesn\'t have reverse, bit of a problem. but the seller said it would only cost a few hundred quid to fix/rebuild. i dont know anything about the gearbox difference between type r\'s and standard rex\'s, but are the gearbox\'s the same? because it might be cheaper just to buy a 2nd hand one maybe? anywhere i could get a 2nd hand gearbox from or replacement parts as i obviously want to get this car sorted soon as possible. any info would be much appreciated
to be honest a second hand gearbox is like you say only a couple hundred quid so if it were me id be making the seller replace it and then make sure everything else was fine before i part with my hard earned
do you plan on replacing it yourself?
if you\'re going to pay someone it might be a bit more than a few hundred quid
providing you can still test drive it fully just without doing reverse and its the right price go for it,gearbox should not cost more than max £300 and fitting a few hours for competetent person say max £200 and budget for new oils and possibly change the rear main oil seal on the engine while its out another £150 max.
I think that is a generous amount to budget for.
All rex gearboxes are the same, diff\'s change from certain models but are all interchangable,
Hope thats answered your questions.
£200 for gearbox ( my mate just bought one for £150 50k miles )
£25 for oil, pilot bearing and pilot bearing oil seal.
£150 fitting at hayward rotary.
cheers peeps. i\'l have to get someone to fit it as its out of my league. are there any rex specialists in the hertfordshire area?
think powergains may be your best bet
http://mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45436
38 miles away from hertfordshire according to google maps