Description

VW T3 Syncro Gearbox Rebuild Repair Service  This is our standard VW T3 Syncro gearbox rebuild/repair service package for €2999. To secure this service you will be charged a €1000 non-refundable deposit upon checkout.  You will be contacted by us by email to confirm receipt of your deposit and you will receive instructions on how to send your gearbox to us.  The balance of €1750 plus any authorised costs will then be invoiced to you later,  in the final invoice for your rebuild.

The service involves the replacement of all common wear items and some upgrades to rectify known faults. We rebuild gearboxes to the original VW factory tolerances, to do that it is necessary to replace all the consumable wear items, i.e. bearings, seals, and bushes. We also replace single-use parts such as circlips as per the factory rebuild procedure and replace the synchro rings. All bearing preloads and backlash is measured meticulously, and the box is set up accordingly. Our aim is to restore your box to as close to new as possible or even stronger than new with some upgrades.

If your gearbox is broken it will need this service plus whatever components replacing that are not covered here. If you are wishing to upgrade your box to accommodate and engine conversion you will also need this service plus whatever parts you require.

Until we inspect your box it is very hard to give you a more accurate quote on what it needs. Upon receipt of your service booking fee, we shall supply you with shipping instructions on how to send your gearbox to us. We have currently secured very low prices from our courier company for shipping .

Usually, within two weeks of receiving your gearbox, we shall give you a full professional inspection report and suggestions for your rebuild. These are to suit various budgets from low to high. You will then decide on the option you would like and pay the balance. Your box will be built to your specifications and shipped to you with a build report for your records. All shipping is insured.

The service includes:

Strip charge.

Inspection Report. A full detailed inspection report and detailed gear ratio graphs tailored to your set up, rebuild quotes, and suggestions tailored for you and your van.

Rebuild charge.

Case preparation. including intensive cleaning and re-tapping and cleaning all threads.

Engineering work and fittings, including re-boring and re-sleeving of the case for the 1st & 2nd relay lever, and fitting of the main shaft bearing stop plate to prevent the main shaft from moving forward in the case.

New Parts. I only use the best quality parts for rebuilds these are constantly tested by me for quality and best price. These parts are sourced from all around the world where possible I use original VW or OEM parts where possible.

4 New Syncro rings (includes genuine VW 1st gear Syncro ring, and best quality aftermarket rings)

New pinion bearing FAG

New main shaft bearing FAG

New diff bearings Timken

Other case bearings and fittings

New seals and gaskets, and circlips best quality either original VW or OEM

This also includes a complete overhaul of your bell housing including replacement of all wear items

If your gearbox is broken you may need other items such as new Syncro hubs or gears which we can discuss.

Painting is not included in this cost, but your box can be painted for an additional fee.

1 Year Warranty. All rebuilds come with a one year warranty and also additional back up and advice. See here 

It is advised that you replace your gear linkage when getting your gearbox rebuilt, linkage kits are available here 

Slots are on a first-come-first-served basis. We generally aim for a turnaround time of a month from receipt of your box but this can sometimes be longer depending on parts availability and the machine shop.  Until we inspect your box it is very hard to say but as stated earlier within about 2 weeks of receiving your box. We shall be able to give you a more accurate quote.

€1000 non-refundable deposit is included in the service cost. The rest of the balance will be invoiced to you from us at Vantopia™.