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Almera 06 Gearbox Problem

  • 28-10-2015 09:21PM
    #1
    Nib
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,088 ✭✭✭


    For the last week there's been a very loud whining noise coming from my car, I suspect it's the gearbox because about a month ago I was reversing out of a parking space and could not get it out of the reverse gear, I literally had to push as hard as I could to get it into first. This is still the case to this day.

    Is the gearbox shot and is it only a matter of time before it dies?

    There's 230k on the odometer.


Comments

  • #2
    mgbgt1978
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,232 ✭✭✭mgbgt1978


    More than likely.
    A very common issue with these. If buying a replacement from a Breaker they will often sell you the box from a Primera....not a problem as long as it's not from the 1.8.


  • #3
    Nib
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,088 ✭✭✭Nib


    I'm actually surprised the gearbox has lasted 230k kms going by some of the horror stories on here and elsewhere online.

    I'm in Kildare so I might give Naas Gearbox Centre a ring tomorrow.


  • #4
    Nib
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,088 ✭✭✭Nib


    €540 +vat for a replacement gearbox at Naas Gearbox Centre with a 6 month warranty. Seems reasonable to me?


  • #5
    porsche boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,550 ✭✭✭porsche boy


    Nib wrote:
    €540 +vat for a replacement gearbox at Naas Gearbox Centre with a 6 month warranty. Seems reasonable to me?


    Perhaps a little on the high side. Give Bohernabreena Gearbox centre as a comparison.


  • #6
    Nib
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,088 ✭✭✭Nib


    porsche boy wrote: »
    Perhaps a little on the high side. Give Bohernabreena Gearbox centre as a comparison.
    The €540 includes fitting, oil and courtesy car. Seems to be cheap compared to some stories I've read here and elsewhere online.


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  • #7
    mgbgt1978
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,232 ✭✭✭mgbgt1978


    You will pay betwen €200/250 for a 'box from a breaker. This will not have any warranty (beyond it actually working fine when you fit it).
    So unless you're willing/able to do the job yourself then the price quoted seems fairly OK, especially as it includes the loan of a car.


  • #8
    porsche boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,550 ✭✭✭porsche boy


    Wasn't aware a loan car was being included in that price. Seem more reasonable now.


  • #9
    Nib
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,088 ✭✭✭Nib


    Car totally bolloxed now. Gearbox seems to have crumbled to pieces and will no longer drive. No idea what to do now. It's going to cost about €200 hundred to tow it to someone.

    Hardly worth it, is it?


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