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13 Jun 2013 12:18 - 13 Jun 2013 12:20 #2 by dandjcr

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Hi Rob, can't help with seats but they are often available.

Dodgy gearbox in what way? Many gear selection problems are related to the gear shift mechanism and can be corrected by linkage adjustments.

The first thing I recommend is to check that the pinch bolt on the gear selector shaft is fully tight (item 2 on the top right of the gearbox). A loose selector lever can create all sorts of selection problems.

If it's not that there are several other places to look.

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13 Jun 2013 14:18 #3 by Outback Jack

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David,

Its noise in the gearbox. I had done such a good job of insulating the cab, I never heard it from the front. However if you sit in the bus module its quite noisy.

I never noticed it in the time I had it, so I can only guess its been like that for a while.

281 I have just brought jumps out of third and fifth, I am hoping this is just shifter issue.

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14 Jun 2013 05:16 #4 by Ralley

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Well we hope we make the last 700kms today.

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14 Jun 2013 06:10 - 14 Jun 2013 06:13 #5 by dandjcr

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Checking the oil level is about all you can do from outside.

You could grease the clutch release bearing/lever (via the nipple on the bottom of the bell housing inspection plate), they can rattle and screech when dry. Half a dozen pumps will help, you can't see where the grease is going.

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15 Jun 2013 11:00 #6 by Ralley

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Thankyou all for your Gearbox ideas we arrived home around midnight last night. After 5000km's in just a few days I am really impressed with the OKA even with a noisy Gear train.

Rob

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15 Jun 2013 12:30 - 15 Jun 2013 12:31 #7 by dandjcr

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Rob, I suggest you call Paul Nott (East Coast Oka) and/or Robin Wade (Goldfields Oka) and ask about the common causes of gear train noises. They are both very knowledgeable people and might be able to offer advice or solutions.

Check the Parts and Suppliers list for their contact details.

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15 Jun 2013 16:20 #8 by Joseph Baz

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Hi Rob,
Welcome to the OKA group,if I was you I will set up the OKA on blocks to clearly identify the noisy area,I just did a transfer case rebuild and from inside the cab it sounded like a gearbox problem.
Yell out if you need any help.
Cheers,Joe

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15 Jun 2013 17:14 #9 by Ralley

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That's the plan. The reason we think it's the gearbox is the noise is worst in fourth and firth from about 60km's. The noise is not there when you back of and is worst when you only have part throttle. The diff is obviously a possibility as well.
Rob

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17 Jun 2013 07:42 #10 by Oka Parts

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Hi Ralley, welcome aboard. please call me re bus seats.

OKA Parts Australia, 24 Murphy Street, O'Connor WA +61 892236195

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20 Jun 2013 20:18 #11 by Ralley

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I would have thought there would be a few of you camper people out there with bus seat laying in your shed. Still looking so if any of you know of any please let me know.

Rob

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Peter and Sandra OKA 374
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21 Jun 2013 03:54 #12 by Peter and Sandra OKA 374

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Whereabouts are you? no point in shipping them across the country. I've got two mounted together as that is all that was in the back of 374 in its previous life with the RAAF.

OKA 374 LT Van, converted to camper/motorhome,
400ah Lithiums, 1100w solar, diesel cooking heating and HWS,
Cummins 6BT, Allison 6 speed auto, Nissan transfer.

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21 Jun 2013 05:42 #13 by Ralley

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Taree NSW.

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21 Jun 2013 05:52 #14 by Greg 210 and Dean 366

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We have some located in Moruya

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21 Jun 2013 05:56 #15 by Ralley

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How many do you have and are you willing part with some?

Rob

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21 Jun 2013 07:02 #16 by Peter and Sandra OKA 374

Peter and Sandra OKA 374 replied the topic: Coach seats

I'm in Dungog just a few hours south, not home till August though, they are available and in good nick.

OKA 374 LT Van, converted to camper/motorhome,
400ah Lithiums, 1100w solar, diesel cooking heating and HWS,
Cummins 6BT, Allison 6 speed auto, Nissan transfer.

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21 Jun 2013 07:11 #17 by Ralley

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I'm leaving today for 3 weeks myself will chat more on our return and I will keep searching for more.

Thanks

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21 Jun 2013 07:24 #18 by Terry Mclaaren

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Hi Ralley

I have 3 Oka factory rear seats grey/blue in colour fully reclining with arm rests complete with seatbelts, base and mounts, great condition, located 40k south of Adelaide. If interested PM with e-mail address and I will send some photo's tonight for your consideration.

Regards Terry Mclaaren

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20 Jul 2013 16:20 #19 by Ralley

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Hi All,
I'm still on the hunt for some coach seats, any ideas?
Rob

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20 Jul 2013 17:20 #20 by Greg 210 and Dean 366

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We have 6 doubles and 2 singles and are willing to part with some have no idea what they are worth but you are welcome to look and make an offer. A trip down south is always good.

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22 Jul 2013 14:57 #21 by Ralley

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Hi Greg and Dean
I don't know if you got my messages we have been having some computer issues could you let me know if you didn't.
Rob

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