rvr hyp gearbox

[warbo]

A bit of a double ended question here so this is why I havent put it in the WTB section. The 5sp gearbox in my hyper is shagged. Does anyone have a spare in good condition laying around that they would part with?? the model is w5m332umglvf7547. Also is this model box in any other vehicle such as a VR4?? or would rebuilding it be more economical. Synchros feel worn, and reverse gear jumps out under load. I am in Adeliade so choices are limited in this backwater. ha. cheers

 

[Astron Boy]

If that is all that is wrong, I'd personally advise you to get it rebuilt.
You buy second hand you won't really know what you're getting.

my 2c

 

[warbo]

2nd hand gearbox

yeah my thoughts as well. and Im planning to keep the rvr not flog it off. any idea where rebuild kit can come from ex australia??

 

[CLuTZ]

I'd have a word with Chris from Meek r.e rebuild- the RVR 5spd's are kinda rare and finding a replacement might be a tricky and costly exercise.

What exactly went wrong? W5M33's are pretty durable...!

 

[tborvr]

A mate of mine did a rebuild on his useing vr4 gear sets and Synchros...was done through Meek and he was very happy with it

 

[rvr]

hey mate give steve knight a call 08 8384 2052, he should be able to sort it out for you, tell him "Mac" reffered you

 

[warbo]

jumps out of reverse gear under load and becoming harder to change all gears. Almost have to force the gear change. :fuuuuu: awaiting mits aust for price on genuine parts.......keep my fingers crossed.

 

[CLuTZ]

What fluid are you using? Could your slave be on its way out? I had the same issues in my old RVR, especially when cold. Used OEM diaqueen fluid and worked wonders, then fitted a new slave from meek ($32) and some solid shifter bushed and it shifted like brand new....

 

[warbo]

Slave cylinder has been rekitted. Gearbox has fresh fluid which made gear change 1 to 5 slightly easier for a short time. And yes cheers, skr is already onto it. if that fails. will follow everyone else and go to meek.

 

[evopwr]

:fuuuuu: awaiting mits aust for price on genuine parts.......keep my fingers crossed.

:lol:
a hahahahahahahahha

don't bother mate! Ring MEEK and order a rebuild kit. You will be hard pressed to find a cheaper one anywhere!

For synchros you might want to try http://www.tmzperformance.com/ for competitive pricing. Or a gearbox place in NZ (can't remember the name). You can also ask MEEK for second hand synchros as an alternative.

 

[MattL]

Do yourself a favour, go a PPG Dogbox.