Hello there.
Im new here and i see there is a wealth of knowledge on this site! I have restored a 73 series 3 88 and she is a wonderful old girl. Her gearbox is a bit sloppy though, jumps out of first and a bit grindy selecting other gears.
In january I plan to rebuild the box and the information I have gathered so far is that the syncro mesh and syncro hubs are probably worn in first gear and maybe other gears too.
The problem is here in South Africa, parts are readily available for the box but I am told that the quality of these aftermarket parts is sometimes worse than the old worn parts there are meant to replace.
Can anyone suggest a brand or online retailer in the Uk which I can get quality aftermarket parts from. (or original if possible)
PS on a slightly different track, any ideas where to get a tailgate? (see pic)
Many thanks
Jeremy
Im new here and i see there is a wealth of knowledge on this site! I have restored a 73 series 3 88 and she is a wonderful old girl. Her gearbox is a bit sloppy though, jumps out of first and a bit grindy selecting other gears.
In january I plan to rebuild the box and the information I have gathered so far is that the syncro mesh and syncro hubs are probably worn in first gear and maybe other gears too.
The problem is here in South Africa, parts are readily available for the box but I am told that the quality of these aftermarket parts is sometimes worse than the old worn parts there are meant to replace.
Can anyone suggest a brand or online retailer in the Uk which I can get quality aftermarket parts from. (or original if possible)
PS on a slightly different track, any ideas where to get a tailgate? (see pic)
Many thanks
Jeremy
