Latest update on Ebay cock-up Nr 1.
Dave at Canley is a really useful guy.....apparently the Mk 111 - 1v D type overdrive and box can be stripped down and rebuilt in my 1600 Vit casing......only problem is have I got the nuts to give it a go? or I could screw up 2 gearboxes
Canleys can do it for me for £150 assuming there are no worn bits that need replacing....on top of that I would still need to shorten and balance the prop, get the additional wiring and overdrive switch or gear stick conversion switch mounting bracket and odds and sods. So further outlay of £300- £400
Or do I cut my losses and sell the bloody thing back on ebay? Decisions Decisions.
With the amount of torque and the lightness of the car am I going to see any real benefit..... However, I would feel a great sense of achievement if I managed to work it all out myself.