supra-mike1984 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Hi just read through your description of symptoms, and the only time i've had a car do that is when the Input Shaft went in my gearbox. Ended up replacing it as the labour to repair was going to cost more than a 2nd hand replacement box did.. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 Hi just read through your description of symptoms, and the only time i've had a car do that is when the Input Shaft went in my gearbox. Ended up replacing it as the labour to repair was going to cost more than a 2nd hand replacement box did.. . . yea thats what a the gearbox rebulder said, im now in the hunt for a replacement w58 should be able to find one cheap enough . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-mike1984 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 have you contacted Keron to see if he has one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 yes he was my first attempt but he hasnt got one at the moment. if i use the car gently is it liklly my box will fail completely and leave me stranded somewhere with no drive ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-mike1984 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 yes he was my first attempt but he hasnt got one at the moment. if i use the car gently is it liklly my box will fail completely and leave me stranded somewhere with no drive ? I remember the noise in the TVR, even driving gently the minute you put even low revs behind it, it sounded like the bottom of the car was going to fall out. It was enough to scare me into getting the car put on the back of a tow truck rather than try and drive it like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KernalRob Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 There's a W58 gearbox for sale on ebay at the moment. £275 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 If its getting harder to find a suitable gearbox is it not an option to split your own unit at this stage and at least see what the problem is. If it bearings there is absolutely no need to pay Toyota prices for them. All bearings have a number etched or stamped onto them and would you believe it the number is the same no matter who the manfacturer is. Its more of a code giving the size and properties of the bearing. For example a 6302 C3 is a bearing of a particular size no matter who made it and C3 denotes a high speed bearing. FAG are an excellent make considering their cost, Timken and NTN are of similar value and quality, but FAG have the more consistent quality of the three. Avoid anything without those names or anything made in Poland like the plague. This is all just food for thought, I'd have to open the box to sate my own curiosity, if you did find a bearing or two in need of replacement I'd say your quids in. If there is more wrong with it than that I'd say cost is the killer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam82 Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 I'm dreading the day this happens to my NA-TT with w58 box! Was there any tell tale signs before it occured? How drivable was it afterwards? Hope it's sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 yes its still drivable , its still actually in the car and i have been using it , just loud and vibrates on the overrun. i have orderd a new box that should be with me shortly so alls sorted now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 If its getting harder to find a suitable gearbox is it not an option to split your own unit at this stage and at least see what the problem is. If it bearings there is absolutely no need to pay Toyota prices for them. All bearings have a number etched or stamped onto them and would you believe it the number is the same no matter who the manfacturer is. Its more of a code giving the size and properties of the bearing. For example a 6302 C3 is a bearing of a particular size no matter who made it and C3 denotes a high speed bearing. FAG are an excellent make considering their cost, Timken and NTN are of similar value and quality, but FAG have the more consistent quality of the three. Avoid anything without those names or anything made in Poland like the plague. This is all just food for thought, I'd have to open the box to sate my own curiosity, if you did find a bearing or two in need of replacement I'd say your quids in. If there is more wrong with it than that I'd say cost is the killer. cheers for that. when my new box is in , i am goiung to strip the box as im pretty sure its just some worn barings. then i will rebuild it with all new barings so i have a fresh spare. considering the cogs are all in good condition that is . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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