| Sorry to open this one up, folks, but my hand is forced.
My Midlands box just spat the output shaft out the side of the gearbox. I've been told by the dealership that I need a core changeover to get a new Midlands box, but I don't to get a Getrag box (5sp, for only about $100 more than the Midlands box).
So I am now motivated to try a Midlands 5sp conversion to a Getrag 5sp (since I can't buy a Midlands box unless I can get a working one from a wrecker).
But before I go and spend $3700 (about $US3130 or GBP1530) on a gearbox, plus fitting, I want to know for sure it will fit.
Current spec:
Mini Cooper
Manuf. Feb 02, delivered Apr 02 (Aus spec with the biggest centre mounted tacho you've ever seen!)
5sd manual (Midland Gears)
Wanted Spec:
5sp Getrag from Late 04 - early 07 Mini Cooper (not the S)
Additional required parts???
- clutch / flywheel (although I have the Stage 2 kevlar clutch which they say can be fitted to an 04 - 07 Mini Cooper)
- gear shift cables
- driveshafts
- gearbox mount
If anyone has some advice I'd really appreciate it. And I guarantee that if I proceed I'll document it and let you all know how I go and what needed doing.
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