Sounds like input shaft bearings are going -- how long can I drive?
#41
My 98 Max has the same noises, I got the car used. What causes this bearing to go out like this, rough driving, wrong gear oil, or maybe the past owner used it to teach someone how to drive a stick on it? The past owner claims to be an airplane machanic (I knew that he let his younger son drive it for a while). However he kept the rest of the car in top condition including the engine which still runs with lots of power even though it has 140k. Also if anyone could tell me how much does it typically cost to change the input shaft bearing? and since the car has so much mileage, should I just change the gear oil and prolong its life a little longer and get a whole new rebuilt gearbox when it dies on me.
#43
Originally Posted by BumbleB80
My 98 Max has the same problem. So how much does it typically cost to replace the input shaft bearing?
Dave
#44
Originally Posted by BumbleB80
My 98 Max has the same noises, I got the car used. What causes this bearing to go out like this, rough driving, wrong gear oil, or maybe the past owner used it to teach someone how to drive a stick on it? The past owner claims to be an airplane machanic (I knew that he let his younger son drive it for a while). However he kept the rest of the car in top condition including the engine which still runs with lots of power even though it has 140k. Also if anyone could tell me how much does it typically cost to change the input shaft bearing? and since the car has so much mileage, should I just change the gear oil and prolong its life a little longer and get a whole new rebuilt gearbox when it dies on me.
Dave
#45
Originally Posted by crazy97
Would putting a small magnet on the end of the drain screw catch any of the metal shavings that can cause damage help? I may try that.
Dave
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