Engine and gearbox rebuild?

Devonskippy · 30-12-2009, 01:31 PM

The 1600 engine and (I believe) original gearbox on my 1973 Devon Bay are getting tired and would do well from a rebuild/full service/once over.

Can anyone recommend anyone based in the north midlands/Staffordshire that has the knowledge of VW's to be able to do this at a reasonable price?

Any other comments or thoughts welcome!

Storm10 · 30-12-2009, 03:15 PM

I'm sure someone on the forum will be able to suggest somewhere but I found this place the other day whilst having a surf. It suggests no end of companies around the country. There are also some constructive feedback which is good, hope it helps

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67splitty · 30-12-2009, 08:29 PM

I had John Walklett build my gearbox, goes by the name of 63ragtop, not on here too often but active on VZI. Quality work and a good price, does engines too but mostly hi po ones

(Stoke area by the way!!)

jinx · 30-12-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 67splitty

I had John Walklett build my gearbox, goes by the name of 63ragtop, not on here too often but active on VZI. Quality work and a good price, does engines too but mostly hi po ones

(Stoke area by the way!!)

ill second that
but you need to supply the dry gearbox and i think ne only builds new engines now, such is his demand, still worth tracking him down and asking him, he is very helpfull too

wobbly · 30-12-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 67splitty

I had John Walklett build my gearbox, goes by the name of 63ragtop, not on here too often but active on VZI. Quality work and a good price, does engines too but mostly hi po ones

(Stoke area by the way!!)

I can recommend Jon for both engines and gearboxes, really knows his stuff and won't rip you off. I have pm'd his mobile number to you, tell him Wobbly gave it to you