Specto Marine said:

HI there.
Recently just got myself and 1988 defender 90. Gear box is very noisy in 1,2,3,5. 4th sounds really nice. Any heads up on what to look for?

Thanks Guys

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jamesmartin said:

worn lay shaft bearings get it done asap otherwise it will be scrap

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jamesmartin said:

worn lay shaft bearings get it done asap otherwise it will be scrap

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Specto Marine said:

Is it normally the layshaft bearing or the lay shaft?

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jamesmartin said:

bearings to start with but much longer then both needs doing asap

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Specto Marine said:

Fairly easy thing to do any home, i am a boat mechanic so got all the tools. Guessing gear box out on the bench then start to strip down and replace the bearing

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