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Input Shaft Worn?

ben1191
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Had the seal changed on the gear selector rod couple of months back as it was leaking,post-42513-141044459197_thumb.jpg

It's begun to leak again just as bad,was told it may be the input shaft that's worn so isn't sealing? Did a little google and they're talking about pressing the clutch and a noise goes away,well mine does this too.

Could an input shaft also cause judder on pull away as I think I need the clutch doing aswell.

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    Anyone? Can't find an answer anywhere

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    Is it a constant noise when you don't have the clutch down?

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    When I first start the engine from cold it idles at about 1200rpm and drops to 850 after a few mins.the noise sounds like something rotating loudly I guess,but as soon as I press the clutch the noise will go and come back when I let go.i thought it was a thrust bearing myself. Oh and the noise gets quieter after driving aswell.

    I don't do a lot of miles in the car,I only use it weekends and sometimes not even that .

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    That's what I was thinking a thrust bearing, as one went on my mates car and it sounded awful.

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    Well I need the clutch done ,so I rang a gearbox specialist who said they can fit a 3pc on it for £217 and have a look at the rest of it too

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    If I was you mate I would get a few quotes cause garages want the work so they will try and beat the price!

    Hopefully you get it sorted though mate!

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    Yeah I had a clutch quote for £237 before today's one,the clutch kit costs £130 as it is so they've gotta earn on the labour atleast,I don't mind paying people to do a job as long as it's good anyway.

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    Oh and mr clutch wanted £300,indie wanted £310...

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    Ohh. So none of the places want to beat it then?

    That's weird

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    Yeah they're opinions just seem to be "that's the price".like there's no give in the price,I have more confidence in a gearbox specialist anyway as atleast I know it will be done correctly.

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    Stupid, you'd think they'd won't the work really.

    Yeah don't blame you mate!

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