Thread: LT95 gearbox noise

Thanks guys'


After taking advise from a few folks infinitely more experienced than I am, the concensus does indeed point to layshaft. Although both the parties (LRV mechanics) whom listened to it advise that it is not "bad" for a 95, and that it is a large bearing that is renown for being a little noisy??? they both are saying not to panic just yet! Having said that, I intend on keeping this vehicle indefinitely so WILL rebuild it as soon as the finances permit. Was wondering what costs I might expect to incur from your collective experiences???
Thanks again for your help - it is MUCh appreciated

Time for this quote again maybe?

The Haynes Manual has a quotable quote which is particularly applicable to this gearbox.

Note: It is sometimes difficult to decide whether it is worthwhile removing and dismantling the gearbox for a fault which may be nothing more than a minor irritant. Gearboxes which howl, or where the synchromesh is worn but double declutching can overcome the problem, may continue to perform for a long time in this stage. A worn gearbox usually needs a complete rebuild to eliminate noise because the various gears, if re-aligned on new bearings, will continue to howl or begin to howl when different wearing surfaces are presented to each other. The decision to overhaul therefore, must be considered with regard to time and money available, relative to the degree of noise or malfunction that the driver can tolerate.

i.e. if it ain't *really* broke, don't fix it.

As mentioned earlier, it will only get worse, not better.
The cost of a rebuild all depends on what needs replacing. Most of the needle roller bearings and needle thrust bearings in the main box will be re-usable. If your mainshaft or layshaft are through the case hardening, there is a large expense, unless you can find good s/h parts.
Input shaft bearing, mainshaft bearing, layshaft bearings and seals are parts I always replace.
The intermediate shaft may need replacing and high range gears are another part that is a high wear item.
Most gearboxes I rebuild cost around the $3000-3500 mark.

Cheers again guy's. I am going to have to live with it in the short to medium term, as I simply don't have the $$ to repair it. I have no difficulty at all selecting any gears and having driven a mates LT95 equipped Rangie over the weekend have come to the conclusion that it really isn't THAT noisy, and lefy Matty very indignant when I asked him how bad his box was :-) Deffo going to re-build it when the funds permit as I concur with the logic that it is only going to get worse!