I had a look at the pictures of your car accessed from your signature panel. Must say it actually looks very good! Once you see past the cosmetic scruffy bits there aren't any of the usual clues to a really rotten rover. On that basis it ought to be time rather than cost or difficulty to get it looking sparkling!
So I know none of us are actually going to volunteer for a big bill, but if the box is the only major one coming with the car is that a huge problem? It does at least give you an excuse for a proper engine bay tidy up whilst the engine is out! Presumeably the biggest hazard is finding someone competent to do the overhaul? But didn't contemporary Volvo's use this box? So presumeably there will be at least someone in the same country! Or ship it to Harvey? Looks to me like the car is worth it. Or use the excuse to convert to a five speed manual?
Chris
So I know none of us are actually going to volunteer for a big bill, but if the box is the only major one coming with the car is that a huge problem? It does at least give you an excuse for a proper engine bay tidy up whilst the engine is out! Presumeably the biggest hazard is finding someone competent to do the overhaul? But didn't contemporary Volvo's use this box? So presumeably there will be at least someone in the same country! Or ship it to Harvey? Looks to me like the car is worth it. Or use the excuse to convert to a five speed manual?
Chris