Mr.C Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 Just when I thought I'd got away light on the Chrimbo front up jumps 5th gear and decides its had enough. So this is the longest of long shots, if you have a gearbox for a 2000-2005 lying around in perfectly serviceable condition pm me please as I've been quoted silly money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 My dad had this issue on his 03 D4-D had box rebuilt and it's fine now, I'll ask him how much (was a couple of years ago) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Best getting the box rebuilt, the prices for used boxes are crazy and will go same way at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db135 Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Try thorntons 4x4 breakers they deliver anywhere in uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted December 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2016 Cheers lads done some more homework and HDAV it is a known issue. You can buy repair kits and according to youtube it can be done in situ by taking off the end cover of the gear box. Kit is 200 plus 2-3 hours. Cheaper than te thick end of a grand I was quoted, would have just about written it off. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 Cheers lads done some more homework and HDAV it is a known issue. You can buy repair kits and according to youtube it can be done in situ by taking off the end cover of the gear box. Kit is 200 plus 2-3 hours. Cheaper than te thick end of a grand I was quoted, would have just about written it off. Fingers crossed. This. Luckily, 5th gear is at the outside of the gearbox. You go in through the passenger wheel arch, take the end case off the 'box and the cog/assembly to replace is right infront of you. As you say, it's a known problem. Take it to a independent garage if your not confident/able to do the job yourself... Toyota dealer 'by the book' procedure is to take engine and gearbox right out of the car, which makes it a massive job and they charge ££££ for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 My nephew's RAV4 is limping with a dodgy gearbox at the moment. It does appear to be a weakness. In the past we have found getting a gearbox rebuilt by a local and very trusted place near where I live has been a very successful and cost effective option compared to the "needs a new gearbox mate" attitude of some garages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted January 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Its sorted. Cost £200 in bits for a pair of gears and a split needle roller bearing. However there are several variations in terms of number of teeth so would advise you find out which you need. N/S wheel off, plastic guard off, gearbox end plate off and your in. Had to make a puller but with the right equipment it's a 1-2 hours work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 We've a rav and it appears they actually have another flaw worth checking. The fuel filler pipe that goes to the tank is metal and is under a guard in the wheel arch. This gets mud trapped and rusts and starts leaking..... ours has gone already on an 09 plate. Well worth having a look and cleaning once in a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 We've a rav and it appears they actually have another flaw worth checking. The fuel filler pipe that goes to the tank is metal and is under a guard in the wheel arch. This gets mud trapped and rusts and starts leaking..... ours has gone already on an 09 plate. Well worth having a look and cleaning once in a while Whilst that's a good 'heads up' to check for, it is a different model vehicle. Yours, on an 09 plate, is the vehicle which replaced my Rav, a 55 plate, which is the model with 5th gear issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 It is but looking online the problem is more common in the older ones which have the same fuel filling setup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted January 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 It is but looking online the problem is more common in the older ones which have the same fuel filling setup! Thanks for the heads up, getting it checked over for mot so will ask to look out fir that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 It is but looking online the problem is more common in the older ones which have the same fuel filling setup! Oh right, it's not an issue on my model Ive heard of. Not good though, as my car is always covered in mud (I live up a mile long farm track). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozrob Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 its only the mud thats keeping my rav4 94 plate filler pipe intact, im sure if i scrape the mud off it will start leaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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