Stocka 1 Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 I just read on another forum that a bloke had the same issue as you and his clutch went but it was a older model to yours. So maybe your mechanic is right hope you get it sorted mate and it doesn't cost the earth to fix. I'm a ford fan myself so don't no too much about vauxhall Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dodger 2,671 Posted April 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 伊保ぺ I hope so to mate thanks, appreciate your help lads I know there's people with worse problems out there to deal with than car probs but my misses uses the van every night to get to work n the last thing I want is her gettin stranded on the motorway in the middle of the night cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickey Finn 2,733 Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Well, was it the clutch? ATB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dodger 2,671 Posted April 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 (edited) Well, was it the clutch?ATB they put the van on the ramp,had a good look at it n apart from a baring that needs doing on the back wheel he couldn't find anything mate,he said all he can think of is it needs a new right front tire n check the balancing,I went n got that sorted n nothing had changed n so I then went back to the garage,he double checked n still couldn't find anything,I said there's got to be summet up for it to be vibratin like that,he agreed but said don't worry just keep drivin it n come back in a couple of weeks see if I can see Sumet then,so I've done all I can for now mate n still non the wiser it's proper weird,cheers Edited April 14, 2013 by dodger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dodger 2,671 Posted April 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Found out today it's the gearbox lads so at least I know now, cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bear-uk 17 Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Wheels out of balance. It happens at certain speeds depending off severity of imbalance. Yours probably is at the speed when you change gears (3/4). You can drive through the wobbling speed if its only minor. There you are, I said it was the gearbox Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stewie 3,387 Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 i f***ing hate motors........ spent £460 on welding, had a new engine in and now i cant get 5th gear and the rear axle is making a noise louder than the engine........... but luckily shes a transit...........still out everday................ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickey Finn 2,733 Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Found out today it's the gearbox lads so at least I know now, cheers Sorry they didn't have better news for you. ATB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Found out today it's the gearbox lads so at least I know now, cheers Sorry to hear that mate. Knew it wasn't going to be cheap. Hope they can do it for a reasonable price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe67 239 Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 could probaly pick one up from a breaker at a good price, since its a vauxhall try over at http://www.migweb.co.uk/ if theres none forsale i put money on someone having one if you ask, half a days/day labour depending on luck and your good to go 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dodger 2,671 Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Thanks alot lads appreciated top lads atb to you , i got quoted 120 for labour i just need to find a box now cheers for the link joe... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fatasafool 216 Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Get a crafter mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stewie 3,387 Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 what reg is it and are you far from derby?? on phone so cant see your location lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dodger 2,671 Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 (edited) what reg is it and are you far from derby?? on phone so cant see your location lol Near Manchester n 07 mate but thanks anyway appreciated.. Edited April 17, 2013 by dodger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giro 2,648 Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Mate i have a 2007 van.. You wont need a gear box, its a bearing in the box.. I thought at first it was a wheel bearing with the noise. Not many folk work on them, I drove from cumbria to bradford to get its fixed. It cost £450 with six moth warrenty or re furbed gear box £800 12 months warrenty . Its common fault on that box.. Check VX forums etc.. Gear box on ebay will be kicking on a grand and it still might f**k up.. This was company I used, took a full day to fix.. I just took my mrs and went shopping, cinema and a curry lol.. http://www.cleckheaton-gearbox-centre.co.uk/4x4-specialists.html They wont do you.. Told me if they could fix they would or it would be a new one.. Mines sweet now.. You could run it for years but if it goes its defo a new box. mine made noise in first and secound and when running gear stick used to move a bit, sort of floating.. I would not touch another VX after this Escort vans were bullet proof.. Chekheaton was the cheapest by a long way nearest quote was for bearing was £825 plus vat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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