I have a 6 rib gearbox that's from a USA imported van, the gearbox is unknown condition as the engine that was in the van would not run and as I had a rebuilt 1600 in the garage that's going in the van. This is not tested and sold as seen. one of the pictures shows where there is a hole in the bellhousing. Collection from near Berwick upon tweed or can meet part way just ask. I'm asking £700 but I'm open to offers.
I would say yes, far too much for a gear box that may not even work. I had my gear box rebuilt to 6 rib internals for not much more than that! Others would say No it the going rate
Ok thanks for the replies, I've been offered £400, what's people's thoughts is that about the value of it.
I'd say if it makes enough of a dent in the cost of the 3 rib that's replacing it then accept, or try a little squeeze to £450 and see what happens? Depends who offered you £400
@Faust i haven't drained the oil but can do if that gives an indication of gearbox condition also I'm no mechanic just learning as I go so if I check the output shaft how much play should there be ? Or should there be none? Output shaft being engine end presumably ?
Unknown 6 rib boxes have sold for £600 since the dawn of time. It’s up to people looking to decide how much a bell-housing is worth and how easy they are to get hold of.
There will be a little bit of play ...i don't know the limits , someone on here will know better ...there is a guy on the forum who re builds gearboxes can't remember his name , someone will know . If you drain the oil it will show some idea of the state .....if it is really clean that stands at a good start . But if it is thick with metallic and little particles of metal stuck to the magnet on the drain bung it could be of some concern They don't always have a magnet on the drain bung ...i think . Send some pics of the oil and video the play on the shaft so that all the guys can have a look .
The hole on the bell housing can be aluminium welded up and ground over and made good ...check over for cracks in it mind .
I'm in Australia so not likely to buy the gearbox but I would be asking how it got a hole in the bell housing,they are a pretty robust part Rob
Thanks @Faust I'll drain the oil one night this week and check for play on the shaft. I did speak to nobody who rebuilds boxes, he would have done a deal on a rebuilt 3 rib but I'm now sorted with a 3 rib box.
Can I ask how you got in touch with @nobody? I tried to send him a message on here, but apparently it doesn’t work anymore (assume he has left the building?)