Warning: The following pages are not for the faint of heart. Or the faint of mind. Or really anyone who values their sanity.

Consultant's Crisis: Mangled Gearbox Edition is not responsible for any damage caused by the contents of this page. Or the contents of your gearbox.

Step 1: Assess the situation

Before you begin, take a deep breath and gaze upon the mangled remains of your gearbox.

Try to identify the source of the problem. Is it the gears? The bearings? The general incompetence of the person who built it?