Feels like missing teeth, front grinding and grabbing badly only on some take-offs in first gear.

[Kenneth]

You can do the work yourself if you are that way inclined. The bearing is about $50 and the rest is labour... assuming that the bearing is the only damage. Input shaft bearing is a fairly common fault unfortunately.

It IS a good idea to do the other bearings and the seals, but if they look good anyway it isn't necessary... especially if your funds are tight.

 

[frozen]

Not sure which bearing it was entirely - i'll get more info Monday.

Oh, also, spoke to the guy... Labour is going to be around the $1400 mark. (this includes removing the gearbox, replacing all the bearings, seals and clutch, putting it all back together etc)

If i had the tools and experience, i'd have definately attempted this myself... Oh well. You're also right about not really needing to replace all bearings - but given the history of the car i think its best all done...