gear box problems

[dat111 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close dat111]

hello all, i am having some issues with my 1996 prado

when i push the clutch in it makes a metallic sound and when i let it out it goes away could it be the thrust bearing? also its rather noisey in 3rd and 5thth gear it has 394,000 on it

would it be worth getting it fixed or selling it as i brought it for 6200 a month or 2 ago.

[winniliss Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close winniliss]

Sounds like the thrust bearing and maybe worn gears on the 3rd and 5th. Need the gearbox reconditioned prior to selling unless you inform the buyer of the faults (or they find out when taking it for a test drive) and reduce your price by what the repair cost would be.

[dat111 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close dat111]

well id say a reco gearbox wouldnt be cheap, and then thrust bearing and then may aswell replace the clutch why im at it. god cars are shit

[croozza Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close croozza]

Did you buy it privately or through a dealer, if you got it through a dealer get them to repair it under warranty, NSW law gives you that protection.

[dat111 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close dat111]

it was a form 8( no warranty) and none was offered i asked but they didnt offer any i feel like a bloody idiot but thats life