What is a Gearbox?
A transmission is a mechanical device that uses gears to change a machine’s rotation speed or direction. Many messages have multiple gear ratios, but there are also transmissions that use a single fixed gear ratio
Gearbox Repairs in South Africa
Mayfair Gearbox – Automatic Gearbox Repair Centre Johannesburg
Phone+27 11 493 8688
Address: Corner of John and, Richard St, Selby, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Mayfair Gearbox – Manual Gearbox Repair Centre Johannesburg
Phone +27 11 493 8687
Address: 80 Earp St, Ophirton, Johannesburg, 2091, South Africa
ZF Services South Africa
Phone+27 11 457 0000
Address: 170 Herman St, Meadowdale, Germiston, 1614, South Africa
Rex Diff and Gearbox (RDG)
Phone+27 11 823 4393
Address: 54 Rietfontein Rd, Boksburg West, Boksburg, 1459, South Africa
ZF Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd. (Cape Town)
Phone+27 21 950 6300
Address:29 Proton Cres, Triangle Farm, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
Can a damaged gearbox be repaired?
Gearboxes can be repaired, yes! However, determining the cost depends on a number of factors.
What causes a gearbox to fail?
Foreign substances can reduce the effectiveness of the lubricant to prevent metal-to-metal contact in the gears and bearings.
Excessive water in the gearbox will also lead to rust inside the drive. Improper Alignment: The motor, gear drive, and driven equipment shafts should run true to each other.
Does the gearbox affect speed?
A gearbox—otherwise known as a gear reducer or speed reducer—is a set of gears that can be added to a motor to drastically decrease speed and/or increase torque.
Does the gearbox affect fuel consumption?
Your car’s gearbox connects the engine to the wheels – and controls how much power is sent to them. In vehicles with manual transmission, the choice of gear plays a major role in how efficiently the engine runs – and, as this is up to the driver, it can affect fuel economy.