Hi there,
I recently learned about one of the flaws in our 5-speed manual gearbox when the secondary shaft nut bored through the rear cover and dumped the gear oil out on the ground. :what_the:
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After taking my first ride of shame back home, I was able to repair it without removing the gearbox, and I'll post my adventure in this thread. But after the repair, I am guessing that the second gear rollpin had been bent or sheared in the event, as I recall it went into second hard when the nut backed off. After the repair, second gear engages normally, but now it sometimes pops out and I have a slight gear grinding noise when I'm not in second gear. I parked the car right away after diagnosing, but now I'll have to take the gearbox out to repair it.:swear1:
Looking on the bright side, I'll be able to address other things like the rear main seal, the pilot bearing, check/replace the clutch, replace the axle boots and lip seals etc. Again, I'll post my work in this thread.
I have yet to remove the gearbox, but I have some questions for the community in advance :
1) Please share any special considerations/advice on removing the gearbox. I have and will follow the Workshop Manual, have watched the Wheeler Dealer episode, and I know to support the drive axles when removing them.
2) Who carries/ stocks a reinforced second gear rollpin?
3) Are there any other rollpins that I should replace with the reinforced version?
4) Assuming I have damage to the gears for second gear, who has stock?
5) What are your opinions on who carries a good quality rear main seal (with the ribs) pilot bearing, etc.
Thanks a bunch.