Replacing gearbox spigot Bearing

Post by **Cleavesy31** » 11 May 2012, 20:33

I have just removed my gearbox due to a grinding noise when the clutch was depressed, i have found that there is a lot of play in the gearbox input shaft, How hard is it to replace the spigot bearing? Is there any drawing of the gear box?
Is there a stockiest of gearbox spare parts bearing seals etc?
Any help would be appreciated,

Post by **Cleavesy31** » 11 May 2012, 20:37

Opps sorry i have a 1983 Westfalia joker its a 1.9 petrol with a 4 speed box

Post by **docklad** » 11 May 2012, 20:43

take your choice of threads mate. They're like wasps at the moment.

Post by **docklad** » 11 May 2012, 20:44

I've been following this among others

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Post by **Aidan** » 12 May 2012, 06:19

spigot bearing is fitted in the end of the crankshaft
input shaft is normally a bit floppy 5mm float at the end is normal can be a little more
brickwerks sell the spigot bearing and the the input shaft seal

Post by **Cleavesy31** » 12 May 2012, 07:31

Brilliant thanks i will order a new spigot bearing and seal. There is loads of play in the gearbox input shaft and there is a wear/rubbing mark on the outside of the clutch plate cover.
How do you upload pics on to this forum?

Post by **Cleavesy31** » 12 May 2012, 08:42

Off centre rubbing mark on clutch plate cover

Post by **Cleavesy31** » 12 May 2012, 08:45

There is a lot of play on the gearbox input shaft

Post by **1_eyed_jim** » 12 May 2012, 08:57

Replacing the spigot bearing is easy stand the box on its bell end. Drain. Remove mount and top casing and replace bearing but will it stop the play? Expensive part.

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 12 May 2012, 10:44

Transporter Porter wrote:Replacing the spigot bearing is easy stand the box on its bell end. Drain. Remove mount and top casing and replace bearing but will it stop the play? Expensive part.

The spigot bearing is in the end of the crankshaft NOT in the gearbox.

Ian

Post by **docklad** » 12 May 2012, 11:30

Post by **California Dreamin** » 12 May 2012, 13:00

Take a look at the picture in Cleavesy31 last post.....the input shaft that sticks out has a smooth bit on the end...YES? that pokes through the middle of the clutch YES? this smooth end is supported by a needle roller bearing located BEHIND the clutch in the end of the crankshaft....It is called the SPIGOT SHAFT BEARING.
Remove the clutch to replace this bearing.

Martin

Post by **docklad** » 12 May 2012, 13:20

ah with you. Just removed my caseing to reveal 1st.....ummm not too pretty. pics to folow

Post by **1_eyed_jim** » 12 May 2012, 15:30

Haha sorry ye

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