2nd hand gearboxes

Hi all,

I'm looking for advice on second hand gearboxes - I've just fitted one and it was a disaster, as soon as I filled it with oil, it started dripping out fast.  The original one jumped out of fifth and one of the drive hubs had a lot of play in it.

So the question is, what tests can you do on a second-hander to know if its good or if you shouldn't touch it with a bargepole?

Also another reason for changing the original was a squeaking whine that was coming from the front drivers' side, at speeds over 30mph.  Not the engine, as it was independent of engine speed.  I changed the wheel bearing and brake discs/pads, and that didn't do it.  Then I found play in the hub, and assumed it was the diff bearing.  When I tried the car this evening the noise was still there, plus others from the changed box.  Its a 1.8 cabrio.

Thanks in advance for all suggestions!

Big

Talk to crazyquiff (Mark 1 emporium) he's got boxes.

The whine could be the differential - could also be the CV bearing - although the later tends to clunk more than whine.

My CV's used to "shimmer" - as though the brake pads were vibrating against the disc - like you used to get in the old A series 911's -  ie the CV's can generae all sorts of noises

I'd pick up with Crazyquiff first - he'll put you right on the gearbox.  He's very responsive to enquiries.

Best of luck yeah?

MP

Thanks Michael.  I've just put another one in - hope that that one's good!