SilverSoop Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Hi all, i havnt had my supe long and i havnt had chance to even post pics up yet! I bought my supe in december after a week of ownership, she went into the garage to fix the gearbox. A month later she came out with a new rattling noise from the gearbox and i instantly took her back the the people who worked on the gearbox. Two weeks later, shes still not out and atm, im driving a bloody V.W which drinks more petrol than my supe! So who knows, the way its going, i probably wont have her back until march at this rate! When she went in to gearlink in salisbury, the guy said to me the rattling noise could be a mark on the of the teeth hitting the layshaft as it rotates. So it then gets fixed, starts her up, and guess what? Still the same noise, so obviously not that, personally, i think it could be something to do with the gearbox bearings. He phoned me up on friday and tells me he cant do anything until wednesday because even though my supe has been a priority, they need to clear a back log of work they have. Not good news. Im even more annoyed at the dealer who sold the car to me which he probably knew had the problem, and when she came back the first time, the dealer tried to tell me it was the baulk rings rattling around in the gearbox because thats what they do?! WTF The noise which my gearbox is making, kind of sounds like a rollercoaster climbing, its that loud! So somehow, i dont think its the bloody baulk rings or synchros in other words. So if anyone wants to buy a car from WEST MOORS MOTORS in Christchurch, DONT because more than likely, there WILL be something wrong with the car, unfortunetely, ive had to learn the hardway. Sorry its so long but its just not acceptable especially for 12k spent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dangerousandy Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Carl, Im so sorry to hear that the Supra is playing up. It's a nice looking motor and it is worth getting it done right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Aaw man, that sucks! What kind of gear box is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 Carl, Im so sorry to hear that the Supra is playing up. It's a nice looking motor and it is worth getting it done right. Thanks andy, shes worth the money but you just dont expect things like the gearbox to go! Oh and its Shane btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 Aaw man, that sucks! What kind of gear box is it? I know! The gearbox is a getrag manual six-speed, and i have never heard of things like this to go wrong because usually, those gearboxes never go wrong and are extremely reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dangerousandy Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Thanks andy, shes worth the money but you just dont expect things like the gearbox to go! Oh and its Shane btw Im crap with names - even foget mine too at times:banghead: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 Im crap with names - even foget mine too at times:banghead: Ah no worrries mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Dude sounds like you're having a nightmare with it, sorry to hear it as I said on text the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 Dude sounds like you're having a nightmare with it, sorry to hear it as I said on text the other day. Yeh dude i am, oh well cant do much about that now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Bad luck chap. Hope things sort themselves out soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I've only heard of one getrag breaking on this forum, think it was Ian C? Maybe it isn't even the gearbox thats broken? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p111ddy Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Shane Shane Shane what did I tell you bout white supe's! Honestly though I'm sorry to hear you're still having troubles with it fella:( but on the plus side my car will be finished soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 They're a right royal PITA sometimes bud, take comfort in the fact that you'll never be alone in that respect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra61 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Sorry to hear this shane,hope you get sorted quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dangerousandy Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 They're a right royal PITA sometimes bud, take comfort in the fact that you'll never be alone in that respect I second that!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 feel for you mate, know what it's like to be without your baby. It'll be worth it when sorted though, you'll soon forget about the stress it's caused. Hope it gets sorted quickly;) Looks nice by the way, even for a white one:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Sorry Shane, only just seen this. Do you still want me to drop by and take a look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Not good Shane, thought you was all happy and driving her about....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I take its got a stock/oem flywheel on it? Not like a light one that may be giving the usual signs? Clearly iv not heard it so it might be way off the mark Sorry to hear it anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Hi Shane, sorry to read this. Stick at it lad, shes worth it I'm sure. Other than the gearbox issues shes ok isnt she ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I take its got a stock/oem flywheel on it? Not like a light one that may be giving the usual signs? Clearly iv not heard it so it might be way off the mark Sorry to hear it anyway Rob makes a good point, the Getrag box WILL rattle if the car has a lightweight aftermarket flywheel / clutch on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 Rob makes a good point, the Getrag box WILL rattle if the car has a lightweight aftermarket flywheel / clutch on it. Yeh but when she went in the first time, the gearbox wasnt rattling but when she came out, i heard this horrible clunk, clunk, clunk noise, just sounding like a rollercoaster climbing because thats the only way i can describe it. Just to mention that when she went in, the guys at gearlink only had the gearbox, instead of the whole car which they should of had because more than likely, she would have been fixed by now im sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 Hi Shane, sorry to read this. Stick at it lad, shes worth it I'm sure. Other than the gearbox issues shes ok isnt she ? Yeh cheers Ewen mate, shes fine thanks apart from the gearbox, oh apart from my 2nd cat, i think thats on its way out but that just means one thing....DECAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 Not good Shane, thought you was all happy and driving her about....... Oh believe me ash, i would absoulutely be loving it if i was driving around in her....but instead ive got a petrol drinking 1.6 bright green golf to drive in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 Sorry Shane, only just seen this. Do you still want me to drop by and take a look? Thanks homer when i eventually get her back, yeh by all means let us know when your not busy and take a look mate. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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