Sierrashack did me what I consider to be a good deal, communication was loads better than some of the companies I regularly deal with and he volunteered the partial refund and gave me three options. OK so I could have possibly bought a 4X4 box cheaper and a DOHC box cheaper but not from the same source and if it was from a private buyer they would almost certainly want a personal collection "due to size/weight". I consider the deal I got to be fair and just, both gearboxes are in good condition, were well packaged and delivered to my door in a reasonable timescale. 'nuff said? I think so.
Ginge, the hybrid conversion is not too difficult if you're conversant with gearbox overhaul, don't forget I qualified as a light vehicle mechanic nearly thirty years ago when mechanics did overhaul gearboxes rather than just replacing them, we also replaced alternator regulators etc rather than just swapping out the entire unit
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Anyway, as gearbox work goes its a piece of wee wee
. I will try ot get the blow by blow hybrid build procedure done soon but I have so many jobs to do and next Thursday we roll for Goodwood Festival of Speed till following Monday, can't wait
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