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Tassierra
Joined: Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:33 pm Posts: 85
Vehicle: 1990 suzuki sierra
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 Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 5:32 am |
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The gearbox in my 97 swb vitara started making a loud clicking/grinding noise when in 2nd. I have been told that the syncro might be the problem and that a rebuild or new gearbox might be the best option. Ive pulled the gearbox out and also brought a new clutch kit cause ive read on here when removing the gearbox to work on it its best to replace the clutch at the same time. Would i be better off buying a rebuild kit and rebuilding the gearbox myself ? (Not sure how long this would take?) Buying a secondhand gearbox ? Or paying a professional to fix it ?
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DarkHorse
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Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 1:00 pm |
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As a general rule, yes it makes sense to replace the clutch if you have the gearbox out anyway - saves doing all that work again when it does wear out. Ditto the rear main seal on the motor. As for what your best option is, it depends on a lot of things: - how good are you mechanically? It sounds a bit like a "if you have to ask you shouldn't be doing it" situation, but I don't want to assume that. (and I rarely live by that myself  ) - what do you have more of, time or money? - are you prepared for the possibility that if you mess it up it will likely cost even more to fix? - are you willing to take the gamble that a second-hand gearbox is an unknown quantity and may have the same issues 6 months down the track?
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Tassierra
Joined: Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:33 pm Posts: 85
Vehicle: 1990 suzuki sierra
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Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 4:00 pm |
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DarkHorse wrote: As a general rule, yes it makes sense to replace the clutch if you have the gearbox out anyway - saves doing all that work again when it does wear out. Ditto the rear main seal on the motor. As for what your best option is, it depends on a lot of things: - how good are you mechanically? It sounds a bit like a "if you have to ask you shouldn't be doing it" situation, but I don't want to assume that. (and I rarely live by that myself ) - what do you have more of, time or money? - are you prepared for the possibility that if you mess it up it will likely cost even more to fix? - are you willing to take the gamble that a second-hand gearbox is an unknown quantity and may have the same issues 6 months down the track? im not a wizz mechanically, especially when it comes to gearboxes. however i have a mate thats a mechanic that said he will give me a hand to do it if i can find a workshop manual for the car. I have more time then money, ( gotta love apprentice wages ) now that ive found a mate that has good mechanical knowledge to give me a hand my next question is where to get a rebuild kit from and approximately how much are they ? and also is there a website to download a manual on rebuilding gearboxes for a vitara ? Thanks for the help
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DarkHorse
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Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 5:13 pm |
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Tassierra
Joined: Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:33 pm Posts: 85
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Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 5:45 pm |
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thanks for that 
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Tassierra
Joined: Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:33 pm Posts: 85
Vehicle: 1990 suzuki sierra
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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 5:57 pm |
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ive sent the guys at low range offroad a message a few days ago asking whether the gearbox rebuild kit will fit a 2.0 litre 4 cyl 1997 vitara. they havent replied yet, so does anyone on here know if it will fit ? ive been looking for kits in australia and have only been able to find a couple that come without syncros for $426 compared to the $199 kit from lowrange with syncros included.
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DarkHorse
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Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2014 8:51 pm |
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The LROR guys are always pretty busy, so they can take a few days to reply. They are generally pretty good at answering questions and helping out with international stuff.
That said a couple of people have had issues, so if you don't hear in a week or so give them another nudge.
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Tassierra
Joined: Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:33 pm Posts: 85
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Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:54 pm |
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the rebuild kit from LROR came today but they told me that the manual they sell doesnt include anything on the gearbox rebuild. does anyone know where i can get a manual for rebuilding a gearbox ?
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Gwagensteve
Joined: Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 13001 Location: Melbourne
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Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 6:48 am |
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The FSM is what you need. Someone will post a link to a site where you can download it.
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Tassierra
Joined: Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:33 pm Posts: 85
Vehicle: 1990 suzuki sierra
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Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 7:17 am |
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Fsm is the factory service manual isnt it ? Wohld be a big help if someone could post a link. Ill have a look on google and see what i can find. Thanks
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Chester
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Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 7:35 am |
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Tassierra
Joined: Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:33 pm Posts: 85
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Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 7:41 am |
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Tassierra
Joined: Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:33 pm Posts: 85
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2014 8:06 pm |
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Ive been told that i need a new countershaft for my gearbox. Ive rang around all the local parts shops and wreckers and a week later im still waiting for them to get back to me with a price. Are countershafts hard to find or am i just getting stuffed around by the locals ?
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DarkHorse
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Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 11:40 pm |
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Doubt you'll find anyone willing to go the effort to remove one. Probably end up cheaper and easier to buy a whole box and swap it.
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