sulzeruk wrote:
Hi Jim, went and took the box out. The bearings feel pretty done so will put the other gearbox in. It feels a lot smoother and tighter than the present one! Will get some new bolts ordered up tomorrow. The gearbox support is also pretty crusty so 20 minutes with my trusty grit blaster and it will be good as new after a coat of paint!
Alasdair
Worth having a nose at the condition of the grease in the driveshaft CVs as well, one of mine had what looked like congealed sawdust in it!
Probably not the best lubricating properties either

SO I stripped & cleaned all 4 joints. Worth checking gearbox oil level whilst it is out as well as it is easier to get the bungs out while it is on the floor.