Technical Uno gearbox problems

[Brian M]

Hi,
I am a new member and I was hoping someone could help me with a problem I have with my Uno 1.0i.e - 1994 - with 105,000 miles.I am getting a low-pitched whine at around 45mph and also around 70mph. This occurs with the clutch in and out,and in any gear.
I think it is a problem with the diff.
The car is only worth about 600quid so I may need to find a cheap second hand gearbox. Does anyone know if a gearbox from a punto or cinqecento would fit and have similar ratios?
Thanks
Brian M

 

[Bushboy]

get down to a scrap yard and see what u can find... also you can pick up unos second hand for around £70... get one and use it for spares... im considering

 

[Steven]

There's plenty of Unos around in breakers yards, you should pick up a gearbox handy enough for a few quid. Why bother with the Punto/Cinq? An Uno box will be easier to find.

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[smcmenamin]

I agree with Bushboy. Buy an Uno for spares. I bought one with a blown engine for £30 and it has saved me a fortune and a lot of messing around looking for parts around breaker yards. I got five good tyres, a complete exhaust with almost new cat converter, brand new tow bar, and various other small bits from it already, enough said. Buy a spare car and it will cure all your headaches.

 

[Brian M]

Thanks for your replies, i am just about to phone some of the local scrappies and will let you know how I get on.