You’re cruising along, everything feels normal… until it doesn’t.
A high-pitched whine creeps in — faint at first, then unmistakable.
The kind of noise you can’t drown out with the radio and can’t explain away as “just a vibration.”
You’ve only done 250 km since the gearbox and transfer case were rebuilt.
Surely it can’t be them.
Not this soon.
But the sound is there.
Every gear.
Every speed.
And that sinking feeling in your stomach grows with every kilometre.
You bring the truck to us, hoping it’s something simple — a mount, a bearing, maybe low oil. Anything but the gearbox.
The first thing we do is drain the oil.
Because oil never lies.
And as soon as it starts to pour out, the story becomes painfully clear:
It’s filthy.
It’s metallic.
It’s burnt.
Gear oil should never look — or smell — like that after only 250 km.
As we dig deeper, the truth comes out: they didn’t replace all the bearings.
The “rebuild” wasn’t a rebuild at all — just a patch job dressed up as one.
It’s frustrating.
It’s disappointing.
And for you, it means more downtime, more stress, and a job that now has to be done properly.
We know how heavy that news feels.
You trusted someone to look after your truck — and they didn’t.
But that’s where we step in.
So we get to work.
Out comes the gearbox.
No shortcuts.
No guessing.
No “she’ll be right.”
We source a fresh exchange gearbox — one we know, trust, and stand behind.
The transfer case is sent to a specialist who will do the job properly, with all bearings replaced and tolerances checked — not skimmed over.
Once everything returns, we refit it with care: correct torque, fresh seals, cleaned surfaces, and everything done exactly by the book.
Because that’s how reliability is built.
Then we fire it up.
Run it on the spot.
Smooth.
Quiet.
Exactly how a new unit should sound.
Test drive?
No whine.
No vibration.
No question marks.
Just confidence.
You drive away knowing your gearbox and transfer case were done properly — not patched, not rushed, not passed off as “good enough.”
Because at Webbie’s, we don’t just fix the problem.
We restore trust.
We protect your business.
And we make sure the job is done right — especially when someone else didn’t.
Burnt oil and broken promises? We sort both.
- Exchange gearbox
- Transfer case rebuilt properly
- No shortcuts
- No surprises
- A truck you can rely on
📍 Webbie’s Mechanical, Welshpool
Where honesty, care, and proper workmanship still matter.
