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Gearbox repair or replacement needed - how much?
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My 2005 2.0HDI Berlingo has had a droning noise coming from (I thought) the front driver's side wheel. I mentioned it at services etc and was told the bearing was fine but a little noisy.

About three weeks ago a second squealing noise on changing gear developed which turned out to be the clutch needing replacing. After the clutch had been replaced the garage reported another noise and recommended a gearbox strip.

Having driven the car since it is much quieter in general (the clutch had obviosuly been noisy for a while before it began it's death cries) but as a result the rumbling/droning noise once you get to 20-30 mph is much more distinct.

I think it still sounds like the sound I heard before (which I had been told was wheel bearing) and after a second road test the garge has now suggested replacing the bearing first as a cheaper option to the gearbox strip.

Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions as a way to proceed?

If it is the gearbox can it be repaired or is it a straight replacement? And the killer question... how much is a gearbox? (It's ok I'm sitting down).

My Berlingo has done 103000 and is in pretty good condition all things considered but I have to be realistic and think that paying £000s for a gearbox may be better spent towards a new car. Tough one though as I've had my car since new and have had it regularly serviced etc so know it's in good condition.

Thanks for any help and advice offered
Citroen Berlingo 2.0 HDi Desire 2005
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Gearbox repair or replacement needed - how much? - by petet66 - 06-07-2012, 01:45 PM

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