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21 Jan 2018 15:28 - 21 Jan 2018 15:29 #188673
by gilburton
My gearbox went at 32000 but since repair has been no problem. I've now done 77000.
It's not actually a seal that goes. In 2007/8 the U/J on the prop was sealed internally with a faulty sealant so oil leaked down the splines that engage with the gearbox. It appears to have a hole or drilling down the centre for some reason.
The official remedy was a new propshaft and an output seal (just to make sure)
First sign of failure is a smell of burning oil as it throws oil around the underside and over the exhaust. .
I should think by now that most have been done.
It's not an expensive repair in parts and complete kits are available. It's the labour that costs so if DIY you save quite a bit.
Apart from that it's just the normal Jimny stuff that has been covered in posts on here. My VVT has not given any other problems and it is a bit more tractable and smoother than the pre VVT models.
If going for a VVT £3000 should get you a younger one as they valued my 2008 at only £2300 on a trade in although they seem to fetch a lot more than that.
I started off high and worked my way down ever since
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21 Jan 2018 17:51 #188680
by Dannyzook
Guys im overwhelemed with the responses ive got on this site, at least twice as many as ive got on other sites so props to all your jimny lovers!
Great info about the gearboxes and im almost certain i want a vvt switch button jimny and your right about the price, think £3000 should get me the one i want just gotta find it. Ill post pics and info up when i get one and im sure ill be back asking for more help at some point haha.
Thanks again guys (and gals?)
Danny.
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