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Post by marius on May 4, 2011 21:32:29 GMT 2
That is dirt cheap Charles! Looks like you are going to sort your box in no time. Be sure to order the lock washer too - it will save you a lot of tears. Marius
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Post by Charles on May 4, 2011 22:32:33 GMT 2
Hi Marius
He says the lockwasher comes in the rear nut kit.
Charles
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Post by Charles on May 8, 2011 22:46:49 GMT 2
Can someone please tell me the thickness of the selector forks? Can't find it in the manual. Also which way round should the syncro sleeves go in?
Charles
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Post by spencer on May 9, 2011 18:24:37 GMT 2
Hi Charles.
Just a quick question. Should my gearbox oil be black/grey and could that be because the rubber around the gearlever is broken?
I tried to "overfill" the gearbox recently and found the rubber broken. It also started leaking at the output shaft during our trip to the kalahari. We did about 2500km in total and it was our first trip. When I checked the oil level once we got home, it seemed to have been overfilled already.
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Post by marius on May 9, 2011 18:54:11 GMT 2
Charles what part of the selector fork you want measured? Look carefully at the drawings of the sleeves you will see which way. If you still struggle I will try and help you.
Spencer the colour of your oil indicates that it is old - nothing to do with the rubber though. You will need to fix that boot and the seal esp if you want to overfill.
Marius
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Post by Charles on May 9, 2011 19:03:57 GMT 2
Hi Marius
The part that goes over the syncro sleeve.
Charles
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Post by spencer on May 9, 2011 19:21:17 GMT 2
Thanx Marius.
I now have something to do over the weekend.
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Post by spencer on May 9, 2011 19:22:49 GMT 2
Thanx for letting me hijack your thread, Charles:)
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Post by Charles on May 9, 2011 19:31:49 GMT 2
I tend to do it a lot so no problem.
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Post by ronnie on May 9, 2011 20:41:45 GMT 2
Hi Spencer Don`t waste time and money like me and use aftermarket seals on the GB output shaft. 2 aftermarket seals lasted about 2 days each, 1 original from Ventz still going strong Ronnie
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Post by marius on May 9, 2011 22:32:00 GMT 2
Charles I hope you find this helpful? Marius Attachments:
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Post by marius on May 10, 2011 7:42:03 GMT 2
Hi Charles This cutaway might give you an indication of the selector fork measurement you are looking for in relation to the syncro sleeve? Marius Attachments:
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Post by Charles on May 10, 2011 10:07:26 GMT 2
Hi Marius
That helps alot thank you. Still have to get the forks and one shaft welded. Casing should be done today.
Charles
P.s Bought myself a trolly jack today.
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Post by marius on May 10, 2011 11:01:17 GMT 2
Hi Charles
Pleasure!
What shaft needs to be welded?
The 5th gear fork initially wears very quickly to a certain point and then remains like that.
The Russian recently fitted a "spacer" of about 10mm just behind the fork. You will see it in the parts manual. I believe it may help with wear and tear on the fork.
Marius
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Post by Charles on May 10, 2011 13:13:24 GMT 2
3rd/4th shaft. There where the gear lever goes into the shaft. Is just worn a bit there. Will\find out the prices of new ones before I have these welded.
Charles
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Post by butasteve on May 11, 2011 15:38:46 GMT 2
Dear Charles/Marius and Everybody Else Your Gearbox repair tread / comments / suggestions is of much value to me as a novice. I've read it a few times over, but are still in bit of a doubt. My story: I've bought our Lada with the fifth gear shot. The diagram showing the gear layout was altered and I only later saw that the 5th gear position was rubbed out and painted black. I'm planning to have the GB repaired during the June/July School Holiday, because I need the Lada as a Daily runner on Rainy Days. We've got a Gearbox Repair Centre in Paarl. Do you think it will be OK if I have the GB repaired by them? I've never worked on a GB. All the Gears & Parts seems to be overwhelming. I like DIY, but to a certain point - will not over-estimate my abilities. On the other hand - in all honesty - I would love to do the GB overhaull / repair myself. Will have about 2/3 weeks after-hours/week-ends for the repair. My other concern is parts and availability thereoff. I would like your comments, please. Regards Stephen
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Post by Charles on May 11, 2011 16:08:58 GMT 2
I would think best would be is send you box to Ventz. He also has recon boxes avalible.
Charles
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Post by ronnie on May 11, 2011 18:43:00 GMT 2
Hi Steve
Like you I am not a gearbox person, but With the expertise on the forum I would do the work myself.
Ronnie
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Post by Charles on May 11, 2011 21:44:28 GMT 2
To be hounst this is the first gearbox i am repairing. Looked confusing in the begining but the more I look at it the easyer it looks. Every body has to learn.
Charles
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Post by marius on May 11, 2011 22:07:30 GMT 2
Hi Stephen
If you have the time in hand you can easily DIY the job. Repairing the box is actually the easy part. Taking it all down is time consuming. There is a dreadful bolt in the top right corner of the bell housing that can be real difficult to remove but I am sure you've read all about it.
I was scared s...less when I attempted it for the first time - but if you have the right tools things become very easy. The gears and all the bearings are very simple and easy to take apart and assemble. Just follow the steps as in the manual.
All the info you need on how to do it is on Baxter's Website and some useful hints and tips over here as well. If you need help/tips - well just shout ;D
Marius
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Post by hotstuff on May 11, 2011 22:37:35 GMT 2
If you need help pop by CAPE LADA DOCTOR I AM NOW REPAIRING GEARBOX'S AS WELL. OR COULD LEND YOU A HELPING HAND REGARDS MIKE
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Post by danie on May 12, 2011 6:00:58 GMT 2
Hi Stephen
Any firm who specialize in gearboxes (i.e. Gearmax, Gearbox and Diff Centers, etc.) will be perfectly capable to repair a Lada gearbox.
My gearbox has been repaired by a local Gearbox and Diff Center, who has repaired many Lada gearboxes before, and they were even in possession of a Lada gearbox part list when I visited them initially.
A cheaper option would be to ask a gearbox specialist to strip your gearbox, and to supply a list of all parts needed - then start getting prices from the local suppliers, as well as from suppliers abroad.
All Gearbox specialists do guarantee their own workmanship, and you will have peace of mind that the job has been done properly.
Don't forget about the lock washer at the Gearbox Output Flange - it has probably not been fitted to your gearbox, and the local gearbox specialists (not Lada related) might not be aware of the Lock Washer.
Danie
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Post by marius on May 12, 2011 7:58:15 GMT 2
Yes Stephen Danie has given you some good advice and different options with regard to Gearbox Specialist. I can just ad that you must make sure they are reputable and it would be a bonus if they have worked on a Lada before. There are Specialists and there are Specialists Good luck and tell us how things are going. Marius
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Post by vincentc on May 12, 2011 21:27:50 GMT 2
Remember to fill the gearbox with the best oil you can afford. Check out the updates to the Oil section.
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Post by Charles on May 20, 2011 13:11:05 GMT 2
What is the best way to check the bearings for damage?
Charles
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Post by marius on May 20, 2011 16:08:40 GMT 2
Hi Charles
I would say the first test is with your eyes - check for wear/cracks/chips on the bearings.
Second I would use my fingers - rolling them up and down on the inside of the bearings. That way you will easily detect any roughness / wear on the bearings.
Marius
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Post by Ari Bezuidenhout on May 20, 2011 17:08:29 GMT 2
Hi All
Before I put my GB in is there anyway to know that all the bearings are good still without opening everything up?
PS That is why Charles is coming to PTA
Ari
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Post by Charles on May 20, 2011 18:50:27 GMT 2
Ari I dont think there is. The thing is with gearbox bearings is that if they are out of the oil they are noisy. Thats why I have a problem determaning which ones are noisy. Hopelully that box is 100%.
Charles
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Post by spikes on May 20, 2011 19:15:16 GMT 2
Hi Ari & Charles I side with Marius on testing roller bearings but will go one step further... if you have stripped that far replace them to be sure the box is 100% or as near as you can get it. Cost of new bearings compared to a ruined shaft and gears are negligible. PS: I am ducking into my bunker now in case someone takes pot shots at me:) Spikes
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Post by marius on May 20, 2011 19:18:04 GMT 2
Nice one Spikes ;D ;D ;D
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