T tosh100 Registered User Messages 116 19 May 2009 #1 Have been told that I need a new gearbox for a 70000km 05 Avensis. Noise when I go up the gears - €600 plus Vat. Is this unusual in a reliable, low mileage car???????
Have been told that I need a new gearbox for a 70000km 05 Avensis. Noise when I go up the gears - €600 plus Vat. Is this unusual in a reliable, low mileage car???????
H Herbie Registered User Messages 66 20 May 2009 #2 It appears to be a known problem: [broken link removed] I think that the 5 speed diesels were particularly known for it - the box was underengineered for the torque of the diesel. They don't seem to make Toyotas like they used to...
It appears to be a known problem: [broken link removed] I think that the 5 speed diesels were particularly known for it - the box was underengineered for the torque of the diesel. They don't seem to make Toyotas like they used to...
T tosh100 Registered User Messages 116 25 May 2009 #3 Got it repaired today at local toyota dealer - bearings gone - labour €475 - what a sickener!!