replacement gearbox for p5b

[vetanari]

Hi folks,

I'm looking for some advice. 

I'm currently restoring my p5b. I put it off the road to do something about the gearbox, which was making some v  odd noises and a leaking front windscreen. Not entirely sure how 10 years could have passed, but they have and now everything is that wee bit worse...
Anyway, I'm wondering if it is worth getting the original gearbox repaired or to go for a replacement/ upgrade.
Any advice on recommended replacement boxes would be appreciated, ideally ones that could fit without having to enrol in a metalworking evening class 😊

I'm not tied to keeping thing original. My thinking is that anything that improves the car and keeps it going is worth it 

I've looked at previous posts on here but they all seem to be from some time ago and mention things like the box from a sherpa van, I was wondering if there was anything more recent/ readily available

Hope you can help


V

[lagain]

There are no easy upgrades. I would have the original rebuilt by someone who knows what they are doing. A reconditioned box is something of an unknown. You could try

www.norfolkautomatics.com/

[davewright]

I had mine rebuilt by STS in Southampton www.specialisedtransmissions.co.uk/
I would certainly recommend them.

[Sam Bee]

I recently had mine overhauled by Norfolk Automatics and they have upgraded with many parts from a BW65, which fit straight in, and Kevlar brake bands.

[harvey]

Have a word with Andy (eightofthem) on here, he can rebuild your BW35 for you, or supply a BW35 exchange unit, or build up a ZF4HP22 which would be suitable for a 4 speed conversion.

[johnwp5bcoupe]

You will find Andy's info here roverp5.proboards.com/user/154 you wont get a better rebuild by Andy or Kev

[vetanari]

Thanks peeps for the advice
Time to start saving the pennies!   

[JohnC]

I agree. Andy sorted my leaking my BW35 he is very helpful and very knowledgeable. Could not recommend highly enough.

[johnwp5bcoupe]

Jun 25, 2020 6:54:58 GMT JohnC said:

I agree. Andy sorted my leaking my BW35 he is very helpful and very knowledgeable. Could not recommend highly enough.

We are lucky we two Ace Auto Box advisors/helpers on our forum Andy and Harvey