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Re:gearbox fright
09 Apr 2021 21:22 - 09 Apr 2021 21:25 #234361
by Scimike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
Replied by Scimike on topic Re:gearbox fright
It's fair to say the early R72 had a weak bearing component compared to the early box, but as Martin said the fix was applied 2009 on, it was a sealed rather than an open bearing in troubled location. It's harder to actually confirm how big an issue this was / is.
I also have a 2009 R72 box and it is clocking up plenty of trouble free miles with a heavy caravan attached, and when not it's our only daily transport.I change the oil every 25K because it's cheap to DIY, on all changes the oil I take out has looked like new with no debris, so it's all fine.
So I would not worry, but if your are concerned put £750 in a savings account just in case you need to replair it. Then in 10years when your confidence is high withdraw the £750.03 (includes interest at current rate) and spend it on a party
Oh and congratulations on your new Jimmy and welcome.
I also have a 2009 R72 box and it is clocking up plenty of trouble free miles with a heavy caravan attached, and when not it's our only daily transport.I change the oil every 25K because it's cheap to DIY, on all changes the oil I take out has looked like new with no debris, so it's all fine.
So I would not worry, but if your are concerned put £750 in a savings account just in case you need to replair it. Then in 10years when your confidence is high withdraw the £750.03 (includes interest at current rate) and spend it on a party
Oh and congratulations on your new Jimmy and welcome.
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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