Gearbox pulled - what else should I do?

[AlexD]

After some alarming noises from the gearbox, my HJ61 has been sent to a local gearbox specialist. He removed the gearbox (5 speed) and opened it up, apparently it needs a new:

Input shaft
lay gear
another gear (on the main shaft just into the transfer case)
"bearings and gaskets"

It also needs a new clutch.

While the gearbox and transfer case are off the car and in pieces, is there anything else I should get him to do while he's there? For example, there was a fairly loud whine in all gears but 4th as long as I have had the car (3-4 years), easy fix?

 

[Output Shaft]

Find out the price of what a new transmission will cost you vs. fixing that thing.

 

[SteveH]

Replace the rear main seal on the engine, unless very new.

 

[AlexD]

I'd have to ship a new box from the the US, Australia or Japan to the UK so I imagine the cost of a new one will be high. If anyone's got one lying around though... I guess there might be something in France or Germany. SteveH, thanks for the suggestion, will look into that.

 

[Crick60]

+1 on rear main seal + side cover gaskets and sump gasket