i know where u can get a recon box for 295. fitting extra. if it is just the bearing on the rear output shaft, £500 seems excesive. if its on the shaft 2 ur front diff, then that means takin the box out n opening it up so £500 dont seem so bad then, but like i said, i know where u can get a recon for £295 n if he's takin the box out 2 replace the bearing 2 the front diff, may as well get a recon box fitted instead.
n ive never heard a failing bearing make the sound u described. i'd definately hold fire on forkin out any cash till u get someone else 2 listen 2 it n give u a second oppinion.
my box failed last week n i am about 2 fit a recon unit. when it went, it didnt sound like u described at all. mine was a gear whine, louder in 2nd n 3rd, only present on acceleration. the pitch of the whine was linked to wheel speed, not engine speed.
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