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[Jimbob]

given the thrust washer can damage the box, to the point it needs skimming when replaced....

Id be tempted to fit a 2nd hand box - £50-100 plus labour (and maybe a thrust washer while its off and fluid change, I did when I replaced mine)

[Phil H.]

I think i need to consider all possibilities, if to keep car at all and thus fix (2nd hand box sounds a likely route) or to trade in or potentially even break for spares or scrap. many thanks for all interest and advice given 

[TheBoy]

Given you inability to lift heavy objects, rather than keep getting stung by 'specialists' who, TBH, aren't up to much, why not drive to one of the breakers/mechanics on this site, and get them to fit you a known good 2nd hand gearbox?

The likes of Darth Loo-knee and Elite Pete spring immediately to mind (Lincs is such a big county, I have no idea who is nearest), though there may be others.

[TheBoy]

Yours being an AR25, I would say £50 tops for a known good replacement box, another £50 for ATF (may as well change it whilst there), and these guys have good labour rates IME

[albitz]

Im pretty sure Darth loo-knee had an AR25 for around £50 recently.

[Phil H.]

Thanks for that, definitely food for thought. Dilemma is, start new job tomorrow and need car for commuting (borrowing mother's citroen c3 short term)  can only afford one car at a time and as we all know miggy's aren't exactly the most econimical motors on the planet