Skoda Rally Blog

…. so the gearbox goes in, and I drive down the road….. and the synchro on 2nd is screwed, just like the old box. Great. So (a) I need another box and (b) I need to get the money back from a a-hole who sold me it. I phoned him in a less than pleasant mood, and he said it was “OK when he broke the car”, er, no. And he said I should take the box out, and bring it back and he’d give me another one. Yeah, I’m going to drive another 220 miles because you’re a lazy twat. No, really. So I’m not sure how/if that will get sorted, but I am going to get it sorted. In the meantime, it could mean that Fat Albert will involve a retirement, as 2nd gear will be needed a lot.

On the plus side, the ‘box is from an Estate, and lower overall gearing, which means the car will really pull well in 3rd (75mph!) and pulls 4th out of the power. This should mean more top-end, which will be a good thing at Keevil as it’s another airfield. Everything else is set, and the stickers are on the car. So even if it won’t go, it’ll look better than before…..