Unfortunetly my car is in the garage as the gear box and clutch are knackered ive only just bought the car and had it 4 weeks done 800 miles and its in the garage already, it s a 2003
MCS.
Im told by the garage (non bmw dealer) that the gear box diff case has exploded!!! and has a hole in the side of it and has leaked oil all over the clutch and sprayed metal onto it, hence both need to be replaced!!! first quote £3000 pounds!!! can you imagine.
They are offering a new clutch (bmw) part and a reconditioned gear box from Tame side transmissions?? ( any body heard of them???)
What i need to know from you guys is, is a re conditioned gear box alright and will it drive ok and will the gear changes be smooth and will performance be ok etc or does anybody know where i can get a good one at a good price....
Also can anyone suggest any other parts i should get changed whilst the box and clutch are being replaced??
The total cost of repair will be 550ish for the box + vat and 400 for the clutch kit inc labour + vat, plus other small parts total costing around 1350 - 1400 and i will have to pay 360ish! gutted.
Please help,
Cheers Mark.