larsenz Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 My box started making a lot of noise, but it still drives and selects gears. It took 1 litre of oil so I'm guessing that's what caused the problem. Advice needed. Do I try and fix or look for a new box.? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dell'orto Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Guessing your bearings are toast....cheaper to find another one, bearings can be quite dear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker_Sam. Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Bearings will be rooted. Bearing kits for those are quite pricey, 2nd hand boxes are also quite pricey..... Stuck between a rock and a hard place eh? EDIT: Damn... Beaten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Grumble Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I think the cheapest you will get a set of bearings would be round the 2-300 dollar mark, and you should be able to get another box for little more than that, and then you have spares! Is it 20 or 22 spline? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscross Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 last time i got my t50 rebuilt it was 360$ inc gst for the bearings, its cheaper in the long run to rebuild the box! just because you know what has been done to it,and your not buying some other dudes heap of crap, i know 1st and 2nd are the first to shit out! if you buy another box make sure its mint, or you will be in the same boat your in now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin'joe Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 last time i got my t50 rebuilt it was 360$ inc gst for the bearings, its cheaper in the long run to rebuild the box! just because you know what has been done to it,and your not buying some other dudes heap of crap, i know 1st and 2nd are the first to shit out! if you buy another box make sure its mint, or you will be in the same boat your in now! and most sellers will claim they are mint, even though the front bearing is toast and has notchy snychros. $300 -ish for a box that could let go at any minute is a harsh price to pay, when they can be rebuilt for similar price fix it up. better the devil you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Grumble Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 If you are able to rebuild it yourself, then yes, rebuilding it would be the way to go, but I would hate to think what someone would charge to do it for you. I've rebuilt two, and they are a little bit trickey, but not super cunty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridal Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 This seems unreasonably cheap but here is a rebuild kit for sale in the states (synchros and bearings): http://cobratransmission.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_2067&products_id=50277003&zenid=e7302cd938de31d8a53434d31350afd1 Does anyone know which T50 has the 62mm OD x 16mm wide input bearing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin'joe Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 This seems unreasonably cheap but here is a rebuild kit for sale in the states (synchros and bearings): http://cobratransmis...53434d31350afd1 Does anyone know which T50 has the 62mm OD x 16mm wide input bearing? their site give the kit a date of production which would make it early 20 spline box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larsenz Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 hey guys i just got back from holiday and jacked the rear of my car up, false alarm it is definitely the diff. thank you for the help. ill post another article if you guys dont mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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