VS Manual Ute dramas

[Moulis]

I have recently bought a 1997, 5 speed ute. After 6 months it has developed this horrible knock behind the gearbox. I had a mate look at it for me and he has told me that there is a rubber boot that is missing/fallen off from the intermediate tailshaft/centre bearing? I have tried to find a replacement online and rang a few wreckers but no one seems to stock one. A wrecker today asked me if it was a cable or hydraulic clutch as there are 2 different gearboxes used for the VS manual. My question is how do I identify which gearbox I have and what is my best and least expensive option to repair it?

 

[_R_J_K_]

The only difference between the auto and manual tailshafts is the yolk and possibly the length. Other than that, I can't see any good reason for Holden to be running a different centre bearing depending on the gearbox.

I would just replace the bearing and be done with it if that's the problem, they're not that expensive. Ebay has them starting at $30-$60. Buying one from the wrecker will probably be just as flogged out.

 

[Moulis]

The only difference between the auto and manual tailshafts is the yolk and possibly the length. Other than that, I can't see any good reason for Holden to be running a different centre bearing depending on the gearbox.

I would just replace the bearing and be done with it if that's the problem, they're not that expensive. Ebay has them starting at $30-$60. Buying one from the wrecker will probably be just as flogged out.

Cheers, bought the replacement centre bearing. Do you know of any tutorials online that can show me how to replace this bearing? I'm unsure of the best procedure. Thanks for your help.

 

[Moulis]

Cheers i bought the bearing. Do you know of any online tutorials explaining the process of replacing the centre bearing? Appreciate the help.

 

[adam10_1990]

this is what i used when i did mine a fortnight ago, i have the exact same https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/replacing-tailshaft-center-beaing.186136

Took me all of 30 mins to do the bearing change, 2 hours to take the shaft out of the car, 2.5 hours to put it back in.