in need of serious advice
 

Hey there guys I need some advice like the title says. I have had a grinding noise coming from the tires for almost a week now thought I would bring it in and i suspected it was a wheel bearing.

Long story short took it to a mechanic today and he said it was a bearing in the gear box and that it would cost 900 dollars to fix.

What I am wondering, is there a way to do this cheaper and if so how. I just moved to toronto and I don't have the contacts like back home. Any help greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Bryce

As well anyone know of a good place to take there car in the toronto area

shite... Mmmm track down a used tranny and swap it in... way less then 900...I can bet someone on this board has one sitting in their A) basement B) garage C) garden shed lol

good luck

James

shite... Mmmm track down a used tranny and swap it in... way less then 900...I can bet someone on this board has one sitting in their A) basement B) garage C) garden shed lol

good luck

James

what he said...unless you get lucky on the net, and find someone selling a used bearing...im guessing its the main bearing on the input shaft..

thanks guys
 

Yeah I am thinking it is the main bearing on the input shaft as that is what it feels like. I am not concerned about finding a used one as I will buy new. However it seems a little steep to replace it. The mechanic was trying to pressure me to get it done on the spot. Anyways does anyone know were I can take it?

Toronto area.

keep the thoughts coming and thanks for the previous advice greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Bryce

Replacing the gear box would be cheaper.