my opinion, 2nd hand box with labour AND parts warranty!!
When i blew my gearbox, i was quoted 1750 for a 2nd hand box with parts warranty, no labour, instead i chose to get a 2nd hand one for 1250....
also about rebuilds, syncros and all that... its expensive and not worth an old car like that
as a matter of fact, i kinda rebuilt my gearbox on monday
dont ask how, but a hole accured on the housing of the box, causing oil to leak, i had to strip down the box and replace the housing, Input shaft bearing + seal, Output shaft seal... Drivers side + Passengers side drive shaft seal, Reco driver side complete driveshaft, Oil, o-rings...
in the process, while it was apart i had a peek at the syncros, sall good..., she drives much smoother, reverse no crunch !
Oil $90 :(
Driveshaft $99 :(
Sealant $ FREE lol
O-rings $ FREE lol
Driveshaft Seals GEN $41 :(
Inout shaft seal $ 12
Input shaft bearing $ 55
Output shaft bearing $ 110