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  1. 13th September 2008, 05:06 PM #1
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    Gearbox out - what else needs doing

    Hi all, my gearbox decided it was time to get replaced with the auto transmission I have itn the shed - a few of the clutch springs broke, and the plastic thing on the end of the forks had worn away.

    Anyway, after a major battle getting the nuts off the gearbox to engine stud ( DPO must had used a rattle gun and spun a few of the nuts round) the gearbox is on the ground, as are both axles and now for a whole lot of re-building:

    Tru-trac front and rear diff centre into the new ( <70,000km) axles, auto transmission, transfer case, new shocks, bushes, brake lines and rear ball joint.

    What esle should I fix - is the rear engine seal worth doing? It's not leaking - the back of the flywheel was a bit rusty even.

    Anyone got any suggestions what I should be replacing whilst everything is in pieces?

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    In addition, which shocks should I bet getting - I have a 2" ( proper 50mm not 30mm like some 2" lift give) - should I buy the Koni's or Bilsteins - from what I have read, the Koni's may be a bit short but I want a reasonsble ride which some say the BIlsteins are a bit harsh - are there alternatives in the Koni's that are longer - eg Landcruiser or Patrol shocks?

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    trying to work out what i need for a 5 speed to Auto Conversion for 300 tdi do you mind if i drop you and email,

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    My gearbox is out at the moment, the clutch kit arrived last week and we are going to replace the rearmain while it's out (evan though it's not leaking).
    Today i cleaned up the flywheel with some fine wetndry sand paper, it came up great, it would pay to check for any cracks in it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bazzle218 View Post
    Iain

    trying to work out what i need for a 5 speed to Auto Conversion for 300 tdi do you mind if i drop you and email,

    Barry
    No problem, fire away. I think have everything - will soon find out.



    Any tips on replacing the rear main oil seal - or is it just and un-bolt and re-bolt job?

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