Broken down :(

[Lancealot]

Can you remember what a bus is........

As a car driver since I was 17, some 25 years the only time I get near a bus / coach is on holiday to and from the airport.....

Lance

[kamilb1998]

I have been out and have removed the large bearing and it looks like it failed - seems to have seized. Those 2 weeks of rest don't seem to have done it any good 

[danny7147]

Uh hum... bus driver here...  Just because I make an about of targeting cyclists and making cars swerve shouldn't give us a bad reputation 

[Karl]

Uh hum... bus driver here...  Just because I make an about of targeting cyclists and making cars swerve shouldn't give us a bad reputation 

you left out trying to squash bikers as they squeeze through gaps that are far too small and closing (ahem, not speaking from experience of course... ) ..

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

Hi there Kamilb Yes I received your email and I do have a metal gearbox insert but you will also need a new bearing as well check them   out on the Chas section  And get back to me .
Bye Chas

[kamilb1998]

Hi there Kamilb Yes I received your email and I do have a metal gearbox insert but you will also need a new bearing as well check them   out on the Chas section  And get back to me .
Bye Chas

Chas, I have a spare bearing from when I replaced my gearbox casing & the three little cogs in July. So I would only need the metal gearbox insert unless they require a different bearing?

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

Hi there Kamil Email sent Thanks I will post the insert as soon as I get your posting details .
Bye Chas

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

Hi there Kamil posted your gearbox insert this morning 1st class .  (You will find it best to fit the large bearing on the insert first then into the gearbox outer case ...all the best Chas

[kamilb1998]

Thanks Chas, I hope it gets here tomorrow. I can't wait to stop commuting by bus - only been 2 days and I've already had enough 

[Karl]

Thanks Chas, I hope it gets here tomorrow. I can't wait to stop commuting by bus - only been 2 days and I've already had enough 

The axle and motor mount should be with you soon as well so hopefully you'll be back on the road asap 

[kamilb1998]

Received all the bits in the post today, will be off to rebuild it this evening and will post progress on here.

[kamilb1998]

Well, I have got it all back together now. Was too dark to take any pictures outside by the time I finished at 9pm so I only have a couple from installing the new gearbox insert.

It also seems to run much quieter now, with this new insert. I have only taken it around the estate as I had to use my phone as a torch to see where I was going. Will take it for a longer run tomorrow and adjust everything to eliminate any untoward noises & squeaks.

[kamilb1998]

Took it for a run today and didn't break down again. The motor seems to run quieter and the replacement axle and motor mount have also made a big difference - the bearings were really noisy on the old items.

[radiomarty]

Great news bud 

[Dave.76]

Great news , glad to hear you are back on the road.