Gearbox and diff rebuild - recommended suppliers (UK)

[dunclentdr]

I have a gearbox and diff that need inspection and repair/rebuild - would welcome recommendations in the UK, I am based in the Midlands.

Thanks

David

[john.p.clegg]

For your diff promotor seems to get a good write-up...

John

[7skypilot]

I can recommend BGH Geartec, although they are a fair distance away from you in Kent.

Brian and Chris have rebuilt and modified a couple of Elan boxes and a Type 9 for me. They will change ratios, improve oil feed and bearings to make the Elan box as strong as possible. Excellent service.

http://www.bghgeartech.co.uk/html/4_speed.html

[batfish]

3J driveline at Kenilworth may be worth investigating,

http://www.3jdriveline.com/

Regards

Andy

[ericbushby]

David,
Can I suggest you try Alan Voigts in Wallasey. 0151 630 3575.
www. alanvoigtsgearboxes.co.uk
They have recently done a rebuild of my diff. and I am pleased with the job and the service.
They have an Elan of their own and the son Mark is a member of Club Lotus.
The Wirral is not too far from you and is well worth a day out.
Eric in Burnley
1967 S3SE DHC

[tonyr27]

As John said have a word with promoter who contributes on this forum. Based near Chesterfield.

[Hawksfield]

Hi

I would go with promotor he has all the correct setting up equipment.

[dunclentdr]

Thanks for all the advice, hope it will be useful for others too.

David

[patrics]

Hi,
I use 3J's in Kenilworth - formally TransX, friendly and very good.

Regards
Steve

[Plus2cabby]

I had my gearbox, engine and differential all rebuilt by promotor, in 2015
Very happy with his service and very good value
I have no hesitation in recommending Alistair's services
No previous association

[dunclentdr]

Went with Al (promotor) in the end - communications and advice have been first class and looking forwards to collecting 2 boxes and a diff.

David

[2cams70]

Hi David,

Looking at the colour schemes on those boxes it seems they are 100% period correct. Do you know at what point the main box colour changed from dark green to black? (both versions are shown in your picture). Also the bell housing looks to be painted separately and is a satin rather than gloss black like the box itself - is that correct? Whoever painted those boxes seems to know the correct history.

[promotor]

Firstly I'd like to thank people who had faith in me and recommended me as suitable to do these jobs. It's much appreciated.

I'd also like to thank David for letting me work on his 2.5 Elan box which is a bit of a rarer treat than normal! Still looking at working out a custom bush that'll allow fitment of the large gearbox nose (17mm) into a 6 bolt crank rather than grinding the nose down on such a rare 'box.

Lastly in response to colour schemes - both boxes are green despite appearance in the photo.

We decided to go with green and satin black just because it looks nice and has a "racier" feel to it rather than deciding on it as being period correct. I'm not sure if it is exactly period correct with a black bellhousing and green gearbox. However, as I can make out it was common for gearboxes to be green until around 1968 when they went to satin black. I think it also depended on who was on the assembly line at the time!

If any one is looking for a gearbox or diff overhaul then I'm happy to discuss/advise.

Cheers.
Al

Pinion depth of mesh check.

Finished differential nose with new bearings, seal/crush washer, and new Quaife ATB.

New flange before flange shield seat machining.

Modifying new flange to accept seal shield.

New flange fitted with original shield from old flange.

Completely rebuilt unit with the rebuilt differential inside, new TTR flange, new TTR driveshafts, new bearings and seals.

[g2000tpembroke]

Hi Promotor
I'm trying to contact you regarding my gearbox and final drive unit (72 sprint)
can you DM when convenient.
regards
Simon

[1558+60]

Hi Promotor,
I have a diff that requires a rebuild. Can you contact me when convenient.
Regards
Steve