Worn Input Shaft - Worst That Can Happen?

[RB20_ZED]

I've pretty much worn out input shaft bearing and also hardner off the input shaft itself - the car still changes gear fine but is just way noisey (whiney/clicky - like u can really hear the input shaft turn). Drained the oil (lots of metal shavings etc - and refilled with clean oil).

Anyway I just wanna know what people think driving around in a car like this? think its dangerous just doing everyday driving? Or is it pretty safe - just annoying noise-wise? I mean i just wanna know whats the worst that could happen realistically coz i have no idea...?

I'm planning on getting a new box but dont have the money at the moment so i dont care if the box gets more damaged... i just dont wanna get stuck somewhere from the input shaft failing or something (no idea if thats even possible).

[Bl4cK32]

ive been driving with a box with shagged bearings for around a year...

If it comes to an end, i guees the bearings will break and smash the syncros. Basically destroy the damn box.

I dont like the idea of anything floating around in their. If you leave it long enough, worst case is like me...

[RB20_ZED]

So if the bearings fully go it will seize?