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Re Getrag 265/5 Manual Trannie. Anyone rebuilt these? Bentley manual says I have to pull apart from the front. All I have is noisy layshaft bearing, the rear (outboard) one. Can I get to it by taking the rear case off only. I can't see anything in Bently that says otherwise. Synchros are good, The only noise is in 5th. I'm in Wellington. Thanx for any useful replies

If real tight, Put CRC on it, and do it again for several days. You want the CRC to soak right under the head of the screw. If some gorilla has mangled the grub screw, file down a larger allen key until it it is a snug fit. When you put the screw back in, use very small amount of "Neverseize" or "Coppercoat" or similar high temp anti-seize lubricants. You will need to get it out again sometime in the future. If all else fails - The head of the screw is quite shallow (not your standard 8mm allen screw) and if no other alternative, you could carefully drill off the head of the grub screw.

Car is E28 with 5 speed (separate bell housing) in Wellington. Gearbox is noisy (bearings noise?) in 3rd and 5th on acceleration, quiet otherwise. Oil had metallic sheen, plus some shinys but I couldn't feel any gritty bits. Looking up the drain hole, gears look good so I'm hope its only bearings. What should I budget for - $? and weeks? off the road What bits are hard to get? Anyone know which bearings should be uprated? Which firm should I import bits from? Any Wgtn firms you think are gbox experts? Thanx in advance. PS Carls post on BMW places - is good value