Installing a M2B4 Gearbox

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:39 pm

As said, it's comparable to having your clutch changed, but is he fitting a new clutch at the same time? It'd certainly be worth considering if yours is due soon. A genuine ATR clutch is only £160 on eBay.

If he's not fitting a new clutch then it should obviously be cheaper, so I'd be looking at nearer the £200-£250 range. Most garages are around the £50 an hour range.

£150 for fitting a clutch (if that included parts) is ridiculously cheap, I wouldn't trust the quality of clutch. £650 for fitting a clutch (Not including the parts) is unbelievably expensive, I wouldn't trust myself for making money spending decisions again in the future!

damon · Post by **damon** » Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:13 am

It would be worth while doing it yourself I plan to do mine once I pick my new box up.

Free Ranj Egg · Post by **Free Ranj Egg** » Thu Nov 03, 2016 11:03 am

Do you fancy doing mine for me @Damon

laner84 · Post by **laner84** » Thu Nov 03, 2016 2:49 pm

Free Ranj Egg wrote:Do you fancy doing mine for me @damon

Honestly its not that bad buddy, once you strip the topside down you have loads of room up top only 7 main bolts if i remember rightly, remove starter drain box oil remove shafts one the easier cars ive done in all honesty aside from vw with the exception of quattro...

Free Ranj Egg · Post by **Free Ranj Egg** » Thu Nov 03, 2016 3:17 pm

I can just about lift the bonnet and check the oil in my car mate lol

Post by **vanzep** » Thu Nov 03, 2016 3:33 pm

Ive done new clutch&flywheel on both my ludes and it is fairly straight forward but took me a day each time but i did spend time fitting new engine mounts and cleaning everything up including the gearbox casing. Really needs two people to refit the box.
TBH I think £200 - £300 is a fair price if its done by a decent mechanic at a reputable garage.

Ted · Post by **Ted** » Fri Nov 04, 2016 7:57 pm

If I still had the garage I'd want £200 off a stranger to do it £150 to a mate.

Free Ranj Egg · Post by **Free Ranj Egg** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 4:57 pm

@ted - Is there any chance you can get a garage in the next week or so lol

Ted · Post by **Ted** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 4:59 pm

No but I can sell you an m2b4

Free Ranj Egg · Post by **Free Ranj Egg** » Thu Nov 17, 2016 8:58 am

Lol @ted - I will have a spare one of those next week.

LSD gearbox goes in next week and im well excited. Hopefully its a straight forward swap and there wont be issues.