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Car part problem help needed?

I am currently looking to buy my first car and i just viewed a car online and the seller phoned me and told me that the gear bearing is fauly on the car i was just wondering if anyone could tell me how serious that is and how much it might cost to fix it

Update:

sorry i didn't realise the seller was from poland i couldn't really understand him he was saying something about it been very noisy that's about all i caught

Update 2:

thanks alot tango, the man i have viewing the car with me is a mechanic so he will know what the problem is and how much it would cost i suppose i just dont have his number to call him about it :D but i wont part with any cash if he tells me not to thanks for your advice

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  • Tango
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
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    It sounds very much that he is trying to explain that there a bearing noise when you depress the clutch which would indicate that it's a worn thrust bearing. If it is then the gearbox will have to be completely removed in order to gain access to the thrust bearing which is located at the back end of the central shaft that slides into the engine block. The bearing itself isn't that expensive to buy but it's the amount of labour involved to access the bell housing to actually remove the gearbox that will cost the money. It maybe worth getting a quote from a garage first before you even look at the car but I would certainly be very cautious before parting with any cash especially if you know very little about the mechanics of an engine.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    ok first if the guidance lock is on turn the wheel a million/2 way between the locking equipment (turn the wheel a million/2 a center meter left or appropriate then attempt turning the biggest If the guidance lock isn't on the turn the wheel so its engaged and attempt a similar If that fails the it could be superb to substitute the ignition it quite is easy to do, 1st purchase a clean ignition, 2d take the plastic hide from below the guidance wheel of, third discover the ignition barrel and unplug it (plastic black plug with a clip related to the barrel) (insuring the battery is disconnected) , third unscrew the two/4 screws protecting the barrel on, 4rth plug new barrel in and guard it lower back in place, then attempt beginning the vehicle (insuring the battery is re related) it could artwork, if it dos replace the plastics, job accomplished playstation you will could desire to save the previous key for the doorways and boot

  • 9 years ago

    call him back and tell him to clarify what gear bearing is? there are gears and there are bearings but aint no gear bearing

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Sounds dodgy. Walk away.

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    What gear? Transmission gear, pinion gear, timing gear...

  • 9 years ago

    Really not enough info to answer

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    better still tell him to stuff it

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