1990 series 4 Spider synchros

[giuliasuper]

Hi All.

I've got a reliable and delightful spider that has recently developed a crunching sound if I'm a little quick flicking into 3rd gear. The suggestion is that the synchro is gone. A suggestion from one mechanic is to live with it because to do the synchros in 1st to 3rd would be about $3k.

Just wondering 2 things...

Does this $$ amount sound about right?
For those who've had this work done, is there a mechanic that you'd particularly vouch for?
PM if concerned about privacy.

Many thanks in advance.

[Craig_m67]

Most of that must be the labor charges to remove the gearbox, replace the synchros and anything else (bearings) and refit, even then it seems very expensive.  You could buy a completely reconditioned gearbox from somewhere like ClassicAlfa for about half that... Food for thought.

The synchros themselves are readily available, $80. ~ $160./ each (Goetz)

It's not a complicated box, nor is it difficult too remove with the correct tools and readily available guides on tips and tricks on the internets...

[giuliasuper]

Thanks for the information and advice; very helpful.  I will definitely need a mechanic to fix the problem.  I wouldn't trust myself not to mess it up!

[jg1053]

You should give it a try, I had a go at mine and used it in the last 10 Hr. All is still good. It was really good learning about gear box's

Jim