Gearbox rebuild companies

[camshaft2]

I’m looking to get a close ratio 4 synchro box rebuilt for my S. I have a 22G 1128 close ratio box that I bought “rebuilt” many years ago but without diff and housing. I have now purchased a bare 22G 1128 casing complete and wanted to build the gear set into that casing replacing anything that needs replacing to give me a reliable box.

Any recommendations for the best companies out there for gearboxes please? Has to be done properly as I don’t want to have to pull it out after a few miles!

Cheers,

Paul

[floormanager]

Not used them myself as I've rebuilt my own but people recommend Guessworks

http://www.guess-works.com/

[whistler]

John Guess.

[Andrew1967]

I wasn’t overly impressed with the work standards.

[Minigman]

Has anyone used a Chris at Crafted Classics?

[camshaft2]

Just looked at Crafted Classics, maybe an option Graham. I’d also thought about Southam Mini and Metro Centre but am told they’re pretty busy although I’m in no hurry...

[Dearg1275]

SMMC know their way around a mini gearbox, no question. I have stood and watched a gearbox build. Careful and exacting are words that come to mind.

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[Spider]

The popular and obvious ones are not always the best to run with. There's a lot of hype around some that is not at all deserved.

As well as SMMC and Crafted Classics, there's a good few on the members here on the forum that can do a fine job on them too.

[Minigman]

The popular and obvious ones are not always the best to run with. There's a lot of hype around some that is not at all deserved.

As well as SMMC and Crafted Classics, there's a good few on the members here on the forum that can do a fine job on them too.

Can you name names Spider?

[YMJ]

Rob Riding at Silverstone

[camshaft2]

Thanks for all the comments/advice. I think I may give SMMC a call and see what their waiting list is like.

Paul

[Minigman]

Has anyone used Paul Jeffries for gearbox work?

[gr4h4m]

There are a couple of good guides going around I did mine myself and it wasn’t too bad.

[Hipwell]

I wasn’t overly impressed with the work standards.

Same, long list of visual faults and pisses out oil. Wish I did it myself but didn’t really have the time.

[Costafortune]

Build it yourself. A Mini gearbox is extremely simple to strip and rebuild, and an old Haynes manual is all you need.

[seandoyle]

You have a PM.

[Richspec]

Has anyone used Paul Jeffries for gearbox work?

Plenty of people have and do.
Although not me personally.
He built the complete engine and box in Dave's car, here's a croaky voiced Dave.
https://youtu.be/IKqOyr9KrK0

[camshaft2]

You have a PM.

Just replied. Thanks.