Not sure about gear ratios, but the 2.8 Sofim engine is basically the same fitting on the gearbox , although the clutch operation may be different as in a pull clutch operation rather than a push.
Cheers bugsymike. Appreciate your thoughts. So far I have been quoted €3500 to reconditioned. Seems a bit steep but reluctant to buy unknown scrap gearbox and risk same synchro issues
I have seen old 2.8 Peugeots etc. with that engine and box in good order according to the advert, in rusty bodys so could be road tested before purchase on eBay recently and for less than £1000 you would have the spare engine and gearbox. Always assuming you want to go to the trouble and have the space etc.
We had our 1998 2.8 tdi done at Common Lane Transmissions, based in Tyldesley, Lancs, they are good, they do loads of Older Ducato's, had all the syncros renewed, new full clutch, oil, £2400 drives like new, i altered the drain from windscreen that dripped onto gearbox, i also told them to put 2.7 ltrs of gearbox oil, instead of the 2.4 ltrs as per Fiat
