Calling the BOO cavalry..... help needed :)

[Andy]

as many of you know my gearbox died again last week and im desperatley trying to find a replacement box.

this time around im going for a bravo box, but cant find anything locally. so here is my request to you good people.

as and when you are next going to the scrappy can you keep an eye out for a 1.2 bravo or brava and see how much for the gearbox, the newer the car the better, so if its a 51 plate there are more pints in it for you...

cheers for the help as always guys

Andy

the proud owner of patch, the multishaded Heraldic blue Bravo

 

[Anonymous]

i have a gearbox for a 1.2 already out of the car and its just a brand new seal onit

 

[Andy]

where are you mate, who are you, where are you based, how many miles on it and how much would you be looking for....???

sorry for the million and one questions but im desperate lol

Andy

the proud owner of patch, the multishaded Heraldic blue Bravo

 

[Anonymous]

im near blackburn, not sure how much i want to sell this for id have to find out how much there worth its done about 35k out of a 51 reg, and ive just spent 150 quid on the new seal, it hasnt been refitted after the seal as i have a punto box in me car

 

[Andy]

ok then mate, once you have thought about how much you want and if you do want to sell let me know either on here or e-mail me.

i am in a bit of hurry, but will have to wait an see

any more offers???

Andy

the proud owner of patch, the multishaded Heraldic blue Bravo

 

[Anonymous]

where are you n e ways? and how much are you looking to pay?

 

[Andy]

im in the south east, but for a decent box ill pay a bit more

dont want to pay too much more than 150, but i might be persuaded up a bit for the right one

Andy

the proud owner of patch, the multishaded Heraldic blue Bravo

 

[Anonymous]

Hi Andy try, Metro Salvage

http://www.carspares2u.com/

Its down the road from me and they had a Brava in Y reg 2001 and i'm about 80% sure it said 80_16V on the side.

You could give them a call. Also Wimmy knows of a Fiat Breakers Yard near him.

Joske

 

[Buzz]

The way your bravo mnches gearboxes i wouldn't have thought it matters. Theres something else wrong thats causing them to fail so much mate. i take it you/ a mechanic cant advise what?

you have my sypathies though. Last summer my gearbox went, and to get it removed, reconditioned, and refitted cost £700 though that did include a new clutch...

Buzz
The champion of the Bravo 1.4
Owner of the Bravo 1.8

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[Anonymous]

yeah for my fist it cost me 600 but i only paid fo half as the car was just out of warranty far as the other problem goes that would be my fault its happend on all my cars its just the way i drive

 

[Andy]

cheers Joske, its appreciated. will give them a call Monday and look at renting a van to get up there.

Buzz, i think its a combination of car and driver. yes its gone through more, and i am changing my driving style which isnt too sympatheitc shall we say, but i feel to that there may be another problem. i am going to fix up and sell, hence wanting to get slightly better parts rather than just wacking on a cheap box. want it to be a bit better and have little repocussions if it were to happen again.

anon & Buzz.... 600 and 700 is cheap, my first 2 were under warrenty and had £500 covered yet still paid out another 600 ontop.

anon, drop me an e-mail at [email protected] iirc if you are interested in selling and let me know what ur looking for mate


Andy

the proud owner of patch, the multishaded Heraldic blue Bravo

 

[Insomnia]

Andy have you tried contacting Reclamet and DIY Motorist?

I doubt DIY will have one but worth asking nevertheless

Anything I can do to help mate?

Current Mileage: 119,000 miles
Current Status: Alright actually

 

[Wimmy]

Andy,
Just had a chat with the lad who bought mine. Gearbox went on that again too. Apparantly he has put in a 1.4 bravo box and it fit! said he had to do a little jiggery pokery tho with the wires for the lift up reverse but says it runs sweet

 

[Andy]

Insy, do you have contact details for either of those mate?

Wimmy, can you find out what jiggery pokery im looking at by any chance?

thanks again

Andy

the proud owner of patch, the multishaded Heraldic blue Bravo

 

[Insomnia]

DIY Motorist: 01304 366666 (parts dept)
This is literally on the same road as me about 1/2 mile away near the railway line you kept driving under

Reclamet: 01843 823554 Choose Option 1
Miserable s*d who works behind the counter but they have huge stock levels so you might find summat there

Current Mileage: 119,000 miles
Current Status: Alright actually

 

[Andy]

chheers Ins, appreciated fella.... i like tha bridge

got a new box on order, should be with me either friday or monday so fingers crossed ill be back and on the go soon, but ill keep those contacts.

thanks again mate

Andy

the proud owner of patch, the multishaded Heraldic blue Bravo