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R72 to R7ME gearbox swap question

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30 Jun 2017 12:54 #182395 by tonka toy
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hi im new on the site iv got a s reg jimny its had 3 inch body lift 2 inch suspension lift all pro comp gear steering dampner snorkel winch safari roofrack led spotlights alloys with big insa turbo tyres with all the weight it hardly used to move so i decided on putting in the vitara engine so swapped my g13b for a vitara g16b iv also done the injectors but im having starter motor issues aparently the tooth pattern is diffrent so will the vitara starter fit will i have room for it ? also the clutch used to make a noise i put it down to the thrust bearing but changed the clutch and thrust bearing when i swapped the engine and the noise is coming from the gearbox so im looking for a gearbox if anyone has one ?or will the m13a gearbox fit the g16b engine my gearbox currently has clutch cable with fork on side of gearbox and finally im looking to sell soon but how do i put a value on it after iv done so much it is painted matt black shes pretty clean dipped carbon fibre style dash and vents on the front shes epic offroad and always embarasses the land rovers so basicly 3 problems/questions
gearbox ?
starter?
value?
id be grateful for any help thankyou

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30 Jun 2017 12:58 #182396 by j999pre
I've a g13b gearbox for sale

The m13a box won't fit

For a starter you either need to use the Jimny starter but grind the square carrying mark off the engine block to get it for. Or use a Bosch vitara skinny starter motor

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Turbo m13a, arbs, floating rear shafts, disc conversion rear, vented front conversion. 245 70 16. Winch, 3" lift, 4:16 trans hd shafts and CVS

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30 Jun 2017 12:59 #182398 by tonka toy
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how much for the gearbox is it good and where are you

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30 Jun 2017 13:01 #182399 by j999pre
Near Burnley. £100 or I can post if needed.

Gold Jimny the best colour (sold) :(

Big red Jimny 32" tyres, arbs, cage 5:1 transfer etc. (Sold)

Grey pick up Jimny
Turbo m13a, arbs, floating rear shafts, disc conversion rear, vented front conversion. 245 70 16. Winch, 3" lift, 4:16 trans hd shafts and CVS

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30 Jun 2017 13:01 #182400 by tonka toy
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and where can i get that bosch starter will any parts places be able to get it or just suzuki ? thankyou for your help

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30 Jun 2017 13:23 #182402 by j999pre
Check eBay and Google the conversion for the Bosch number or how to grind the block

Gold Jimny the best colour (sold) :(

Big red Jimny 32" tyres, arbs, cage 5:1 transfer etc. (Sold)

Grey pick up Jimny
Turbo m13a, arbs, floating rear shafts, disc conversion rear, vented front conversion. 245 70 16. Winch, 3" lift, 4:16 trans hd shafts and CVS

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