The same box has been in my car since I bought it (1991) and while it still works, it's sounding a bit tired. It's the only thing on the car that I haven't pulled apart, replaced, or rebuilt, so could I get some opinions from those with more knowledge than me?
Diagnosis first...
1) Gear lever "rattles" in gate in the top of the box (3rd and 5th). I'm assuming it's coz the plastic (or bakelite?) knob on the end disintegrated years ago.
2) Synchro on 2nd and 3rd is a bit dodgy - that's just a combination of age and brass I assume?
3) This is the one that I'm really concerned about... In 5th gear there's a whine/rattle/generally odd sound, but only whilst the gearbox is under load. Same revs coasting it's silent. It's actually done this for ages - but seems to be getting worse.
Any suggestions? And if the consensus is "rebuild", are replacement parts available? and is it something I can accomplish with the trusty Gregorys manual?
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Thanks everyone for your wisdom.
Cam