I can't help Don with the CD problem he has but I can point out that the loading gears for the Delco tape mechanism in question are available from Kenwood. The gear coming off the loading motor worm gear is part number KD13-1170-08, the next gear in line has been beefed up as it is the one that breaks first, part number KD13-1169-18. If there is any problems beyond these two gears I usually go ahead and replace the mechanism. If the customer has tried to remove the tape after the gears fail (and they always do) they usually break at least the front tape guide. I have found it is not necessary to replace this but you do need to remove the part that breaks off if you can find it. I believe the Kenwood KRC980 and other models like it use this mechanism. Hope this helps someone, the gears are cheap, you can usually repair this deck in about 20 minutes, I charge about $75.00 and save the customer money also. Gary Pahls Beloit Entertainment Center Beloit, KS bec@xxxxxxxxx ***************************************************************************** Classifieds! Buy or Sell! http://sell.tech-assist.org The Tech Address Book: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/contact.htm Add a Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.htm Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/