Technical Gearchange

[StiloBoy]

Doubt it will be cheap. When the gearbox in my TDi Escort fell appart i was quoted £700 from a dealer, that was before fitting! B) Lucky for me i was able to get a second hand one. Doubt there will be that many second hand Stilo boxes in 3 years!

Live life a little, get a Fiat, pick a Stilo, watch it fail, book it into a arsehole dealership, having no repairs carried out, get an ulcer, suffer depression, get a baseball bat, get f**kin even!!!

 

[HornetUK]

Then how much & how long did it take to fit out of interest?

 

[StiloBoy]

I got a mate (Ford Mechanic) to fit a second hand one for £300 all in! Would have been silly money if it was done at a garage!

Live life a little, get a Fiat, pick a Stilo, watch it fail, book it into a arsehole dealership, having no repairs carried out, get an ulcer, suffer depression, get a baseball bat, get f**kin even!!!

 

[biaggi]

MTL Redline gearbox oil is fantastic at smoothing out notchy boxes. Works from cold and gets better as it heats up - available from Demon Tweeks.

It worked a treat in my Barchetta. For what it's worth my Stilo's box is smooth as a baby's wotsit, it's just my sh*tty technique that makes it crap sometimes.

1.6 3dr Dynamic in beautiful Azzuro Sprint. Standard apart from mats and lip spoiler. Yes I know I need to lower it!

 

[StiloBoy]

I've noticed too that if your lazy when the oil is cold and don't dip the clutch right to the floor it is possible to baulk whilst changing gear!

Live life a little, get a Fiat, pick a Stilo, watch it fail, book it into a arsehole dealership, having no repairs carried out, get an ulcer, suffer depression, get a baseball bat, get f**kin even!!!