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Old 06-07-2015, 08:44 AM   #24
airdale
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Originally Posted by terryp View Post
I couldn't resist opening the old gearbox before discarding it, just to see how the oil looked, and how much wear showed on the gears after close to 12,000 miles.

I couldn't get the bolts to budge, so drilled them (16) out. The oil was a little dark, but still honey-colored. The gears look like they were freshly cut - no noticeable wear at all!

I've always assumed that a Seg's end-of-life would be due to a mechanical failure, but I think I can safely say it won't be a gearbox!
Thanks for the follow up.....Some day this thread could help some one else..
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