L series wagon gearbox.

YSM-970 · Post by **YSM-970** » Tue May 19, 2009 10:11 pm

Hi,

I have just picked up a new L series touring wagon. its in need a new gearbox, but am not having much luck getting wreckers to call me back about getting one.

I live in Canberra and was wondering if anyone else had to source one locally or even semi locally that has been sucessfull.

I am in a bit of a hurry to get the car on the road, as i havent got any transport at the moment till its back on the road. So any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Wed May 20, 2009 12:28 pm

anyone should ask you what is the diff ratio sticker on the back end of the rear diff in order to match up your front diff in gearbox, 3.7:1 or 3.9:1. I bought a whole car mainly for its gearbox and related bits, that way I got to test drive the box before installing it so no nasty surprises.

YSM-970 · Post by **YSM-970** » Wed May 20, 2009 12:45 pm

the people i've spoken to seem to know what they are talking about. I was asked what the ratio was (mine has a 3.7:1), which i didnt understand why at the time so thanks for that, matching the front diff never even crossed my mind lol. But i'll keep at them to get back to me.

Cheers

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Wed May 20, 2009 6:35 pm

oops 6286 8777 and the number is supposed to divert to him where ever he is at the time.Yard is hidden away in wyshfick

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Thu May 21, 2009 3:07 pm

YSM-970 wrote:the people i've spoken to seem to know what they are talking about. I was asked what the ratio was (mine has a 3.7:1), which i didnt understand why at the time so thanks for that, matching the front diff never even crossed my mind lol. But i'll keep at them to get back to me.

Cheers

If you get wrong ratio it'll seize up the gearbox because it doesnt have centre diff.
If in worst case, there is a few in melbourne going from 88 to 160 bucks each from pick-a-part style wrecker (you'll have to pull it out from the car yourself)

Cheers
AP

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Sun May 24, 2009 12:07 am

I've got one sitting hear in my yard, only prob im in WA Perth... good luck with it..

YSM-970 · Post by **YSM-970** » Thu May 28, 2009 4:56 pm

steptoe wrote:oops 6286 8777 and the number is supposed to divert to him where ever he is at the time.Yard is hidden away in wyshfick

Cheers for that, all sorted. good place actually, will be using them again if i ever need anything again.