Help Please

[Ellisd]

Hi i've just bought a 1992 K11 micra last week. I started servicing it today by changing all the fluids problem is when i cam to do the gearbox a ball bearing fell out when i lossed of what i asume is the fill hole. Proble is the bearing rolled inta a drain and is now gone for good :doh: Could someone tell me what it was for and if it'll be ok to runn the car without it? Also the box is quite whiney so how much would a replacement 1.0litre box be? and does anyone have one in the Newcastle area. Thanks everyone in advance

 

[frank]

hi ellisd

it was probably the selector rod indent ball, which holds it in a gear
was there a spring as well ?

 

[Ellisd]

yes the springs still here. do you know what size the beraing is? i've got a few knocking about if it's n ot an abscure size. is it jus a case of puttint the bearing back in, or does the car have to be in a certain gear?

 

[frank]

ellisd

i would try a ball, a bit bigger than the spring, any gear
if it is the selector jobbie, it rests in a number of notches on the rod
i always check the level thro the speedo cable hole (10mm bolt and pull it out) so its level with the drive cog

 

[Ellisd]

ok, thats for your help mate much apprieciated