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ex plod manual gearbox
« on: 22 February 2010, 23:03:01 »
It is looking like i need to replace my gearbox very soon .
The box in it is a R25 R28 , i have seen that there are a few around ,but i think i read somewhere on this forum that plod had something different ,my question is can i put a replcement R25 R28 straight in ???
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Re: ex plod manual gearbox
« Reply #1 on: 22 February 2010, 23:08:14 »
R28 & R25's are separate boxes, the box in yours will be an R28, R25 is fitted in 2.5's 2.0's

Any R28 should be ok  :y
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Re: ex plod manual gearbox
« Reply #2 on: 22 February 2010, 23:15:09 »
ok, i am sure when i looked it had both written on the side of the box, but it was dark and bloomin cold.and my candle did keep flickering ,lol
So need to find a R28,what other vauxhalls was this box in?
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Re: ex plod manual gearbox
« Reply #3 on: 22 February 2010, 23:19:25 »
not many, Veccy had F28 (front wheel drive), sourcing an Omega one is your best bet
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Re: ex plod manual gearbox
« Reply #4 on: 22 February 2010, 23:25:30 »
ok thanks for the info, i can now search for the correct gearbox, not many 3.2 manuals around in the scrap yards???
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Re: ex plod manual gearbox
« Reply #5 on: 22 February 2010, 23:35:50 »
i have just seen this one on ebay,380181947390, is that the correct one for mine ?
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Re: ex plod manual gearbox
« Reply #6 on: 22 February 2010, 23:38:23 »
Nope. That`s the R25 Rog. If you give the chap a ring (Steve) tell him your from OOF he may be able to source one for you.
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Re: ex plod manual gearbox
« Reply #7 on: 22 February 2010, 23:46:19 »
ok Rob, cheers for that, i was a little unsure with the listing when it said R25 - R28 ???
I will give them a ring in the morning ,i may get mine rebuilt,at least then i know its the correct one,lol
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Re: ex plod manual gearbox
« Reply #8 on: 23 February 2010, 00:02:56 »
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It is looking like i need to replace my gearbox very soon .
The box in it is a R25 R28 , i have seen that there are a few around ,but i think i read somewhere on this forum that plod had something different ,my question is can i put a replcement R25 R28 straight in ???
why you think your gearbox need replace???
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Re: ex plod manual gearbox
« Reply #9 on: 23 February 2010, 08:00:25 »
for exploded view - just take a look at EPC.
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Re: ex plod manual gearbox
« Reply #10 on: 23 February 2010, 08:40:15 »
Really noisey in 1,2 and reverse, getting worse with every mile, so i think i am on borrowed time.
Took it to my local triendly garage who confirmed it is an issue within the rear of the gearbox.
I have made a few calls but it seams like they are like hens teeth.lol
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« Reply #11 on: 23 February 2010, 21:50:23 »
After a few phone calls today, and a visit to my freindly vx dealer, i have learnt that a gearbox from a DTI diesel 2.2(which also has the R25-R28 on the side of the housing!!!) will also fit my car, all i need to do now is find one ???
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Re: ex plod manual gearbox
« Reply #12 on: 23 February 2010, 21:55:51 »
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After a few phone calls today, and a visit to my freindly vx dealer, i have learnt that a gearbox from a DTI diesel 2.2(which also has the R25-R28 on the side of the housing!!!) will also fit my car, all i need to do now is find one ???

How aggressive do you drive? You do really need an R28, but an R25 would cope.
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Re: ex plod manual gearbox
« Reply #13 on: 23 February 2010, 22:03:41 »
Not that aggresive,lol
But if thats the box it should have, then thats the box it will have, when i find one !
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Re: ex plod manual gearbox
« Reply #14 on: 23 February 2010, 22:07:29 »
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Not that aggresive,lol
But if thats the box it should have, then thats the box it will have, when i find one !

I have in the past said always go R28, but because a manual (unlike an auto) only needs to change gear for just a second, you can get away with a weaker box.

AR25 will be shreded by a 3.0 in seconds, but R25 would last ok. (unless on a track)

They are separate boxes though, not sure why they are labeled 'R25 R28'  :-/
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