Engine Overhaul in the Canaries.

[raggy]

Hello all,
This is my first post but have been following the forum for months and know there are some very knowledgeable and helpful people out there.I have a 1983 1.9DG water cooled van which was going great until a couple of head studs went with the inevitable consequences.I have the engine out now and stripped as far as the crankshaft and am putting a list of parts together,and because I am based in Lanzarote,where the postal system is unreliable at best,I intend travelling to the UK to pick up whatever parts I need.
I just noticed today that the gearbox input shaft has quite a lot of play in it.My question is how much play,if any,is normal.Also,is replacing this bearing much of a job.I want to make sure that I dont arrive back here without something that will allow me get the van back on the road.
Thanks very much for any help in advance.

[fullsunian]

Aidan is ya man.....wait for him to reply or maybe try a pm

[raggy]

Thanks for that.I assume youre talking about Aidan Talbot..should have thought of that myself.Will PM him first chance.
Regards,Rag.