I have a 2000 mk1 punto van 1.7 td and the gearbox has expired! Im struggling to find a replacement so wanted to know if any other gearboxes would fit ie from a bravo or other model and also if petrol gearboxes would mate to my engine?? Obviousley ratios may be different but just after some advice really, thanks for your help

You could try finding a gearbox from a Fiorino diesel or an Uno diesel. I think they will be very similar. You may have to modify the hear linkage though, I'm not sure.