Thread: R380 5th gear

Originally Posted by purt

Hi, I have been reading all I can find about the process of replacing this bearing as I am pretty sure my 130 has the same problem. I have searched everything I can think of before posting this to no avail. Is there a guide on here anywhere regarding this repair (even just a brief one)? Just don't wanna go trial and error if there is an easier way!

Thanks

Purt, where are you in this fine state? I can help if you want to call me on 0408 995 635 (BH)

JC

Originally Posted by justinc

Purt, where are you in this fine state? I can help if you want to call me on 0408 995 635 (BH)

JC

Hi JC

1st noisy, 2nd noisy, 3rd noisy and 5th noisy but not as noticeable.
At least 4th is still noise free.

Not so cheery, Arthur

Originally Posted by wrinklearthur

Hi JC

1st noisy, 2nd noisy, 3rd noisy and 5th noisy but not as noticeable.
At least 4th is still noise free.

Not so cheery, Arthur

Hi Arthur, is this Graemes 130? I'd say it is a layshaft front bearing more than 5th bearings

JC

Originally Posted by purt

Hi, I have been reading all I can find about the process of replacing this bearing as I am pretty sure my 130 has the same problem. I have searched everything I can think of before posting this to no avail. Is there a guide on here anywhere regarding this repair (even just a brief one)? Just don't wanna go trial and error if there is an easier way!

Thanks

I have just had mine apart due to a broken layshaft and have put a few pics up on this thread of mine, from post 144 onwards - May give you an idea of what its like inside. Read all the way to the end. There are quite a lot of pics, but they are a bit spread out.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/gclro-memb...ml#post1446075

Originally Posted by justinc

Purt, where are you in this fine state? I can help if you want to call me on 0408 995 635 (BH)

JC

Hi justinc

Thanks for your offer! I have read many of your posts with great interest, and one day hope to get my ute down your way for a tweaking (I'm from North Motton in the NW).

Originally Posted by purt

Hi justinc

Thanks for your offer! I have read many of your posts with great interest, and one day hope to get my ute down your way for a tweaking (I'm from North Motton in the NW).

Ah, you're quite welcome, ask away!

JC

Originally Posted by justinc

Hi Arthur, is this Graemes 130? I'd say it is a layshaft front bearing more than 5th bearings

JC

Thanks JC

Will make an effort to get a motor for 'Fred' going first ( Blue disco brought from Fred )
Then do up the original box for the Defender and refit, it probably only needs the centre diff thrust washers tidying up.

Will be then pulling the Graeme box down to check that out.

Cheers Arthur

Ok, brace yourself ............

What else should I be replacing while I have the extension housing pulled out? Is there someplace I can pre order the parts from, to minimise downtime? Or are the bearing/s common enough to source from a roller bearings outlet?

Thanks

Purt.