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puddled:
Has anyone changed the main shaft bearing, have seen some kits about for doing your self, just wondering how involved it actually is, or whether it is worth taking box in to have refurbished.

Thanks

Discotel:
Hi mate, I have a 93 k reg TDI disco that had the main shaft bearing replaced by a garage in maldon, essex...they did it for the previous owner and TOTALY ripped him off, they charged him £750 to do it. he was under the impression he got a new gearbox for that, and so was I when he sold it to me, when I rang the garage to check they were quick to say they only did the bearing and NO warranty was given for the box.

My advice is find a GOOD garage or mate and get the whole thing refurbed while you have it out, that way you know its 100% and wont give you any probs as long as you own it, you can get a recon box for £300 on ebay, or anywhere and around £150 to get it fitted, sounds a lot of money but you will pay around £300 to get the bearings done.

Regards, Terry

fish:
My main bearing is getting quite noisy now, stops as soon as I put the clutch in. How noisy can the bearing get before it needs changing, what happens if its not changed, is there a BIG BANG and lots of damage?

Xtremeteam:

--- Quote from: "Discotel" ---Hi mate, I have a 93 k reg TDI disco that had the main shaft bearing replaced by a garage in maldon, essex...they did it for the previous owner and TOTALY ripped him off, they charged him £750 to do it. he was under the impression he got a new gearbox for that, and so was I when he sold it to me, when I rang the garage to check they were quick to say they only did the bearing and NO warranty was given for the box.

My advice is find a GOOD garage or mate and get the whole thing refurbed while you have it out, that way you know its 100% and wont give you any probs as long as you own it, you can get a recon box for £300 on ebay, or anywhere and around £150 to get it fitted, sounds a lot of money but you will pay around £300 to get the bearings done.

Regards, Terry
--- End quote ---

i wouldnt say they ripped him off,they werent honest in what they did but they didnt rip him off,its more cost effective to fit a recon box than rebuild one but if the punter wants a bearing fitted then the garage will do it,you do have to realise that to fit any bearings on a & is a strip down job,also if you can find a garage to fit it for £150please point me there way cos even doing it cash at £35an hour its still over £200

Xtremeteam:
can we clarify the problem here?
is the noise there all the time or does it go away when you press the clutch,if so its the release bearing,

a main shaft bearing requires a full strip down to replace,this is what i thought u were refering to

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