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Re:Canadian Looking for Jimny

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23 Mar 2023 21:51 #248196 by Skaguy
Hi Martin,
I have a 2007 JDM Jimny with a manual transmission, I shoulda checked with you first!
What should I watch out for with the transmission and is it worth getting the bearings you mention so I don't have to source them in an emergency?
Thanks,
Rick

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24 Mar 2023 09:26 #248199 by mlines
The bearings are commonly available industrial bearings so you should not have problems, even in a country where the Jimny wasnt sold.

The problem manifests itself as a loud whining noise in 4th and 5th gear. You should get enough advance notice of this but if it rapidly becomes noisy then stop as if you do not the shaft can drop into the rest of the gearbox and destroy it which then does give you an issue as replacement gearboxes are difficult to find even in a country that has the Jimny.

Just take care and be aware that it could happen and do not let a noise in 4th/5th go unchecked and you will be fine.

The issue is that the bearings in 4th/5th dry out and are poorly served by "splash" oil.

Martin

2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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