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Topic: More tranny issues
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65darkhorse
Gearhead Posts: 443
From: er, Paris, France ?
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 09-30-2002 06:03 PM
   
ok, far from an expert, I consider myself your average shade-tree wrench turner.
So I'm hoping y'all can help me out with the following questions:1.) I've discovered that my tranny more or less hates second gear, if it only made a grinding sound, I'd assume the syncros were shot...but it seemed like I could get it into gear only to have it kicked out when I let the clutch out. Double clutching didn't seem to help. Someone told me this could be the 'slider gear.' your thoughts please. 2.) Apart from it being a 4 spd, I really don't know much about the tranny. Seeing how I don't know squat about rebuilding one (nor do I have the time, patience and the fact that it is 4,000 miles away) I am planning on having a tranny shop do it when I get home for xmas. Is it better (cheaper, too) to buy a newly rebuilt one (originality doesn't mean much since I had the car sprayed a BMW blue -> flame away guys ...)have them completely rebuild it, or only fix 2nd gear and pray nothing else goes ? The way I look at it is, if they have to take the thing apart to fix 2nd, might as well have the whole thing gone over. What kind of ballpark (Northern NJ - yikes) price am I looking at for these options ? thanks, Nic
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-30-2002 06:52 PM
I would remove it and take it to a reputable shop that specializes in stick transmissions and get an estimate. Most will do this for $50 or less, and usually deduct the estimate fee if you go ahead with the rebuild or repair. At that point you can decide if you want to fix the existing unit or buy a replacement.  ------------------
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Jeff
Gearhead Posts: 280
From: Moore, OK USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 10-01-2002 03:01 PM
About $900 low and $1,500 high for the rebuild plus installation. The variation in rebuild cost is due to your choice of gear sets. If you want the very highest quality racing gearset then you pay for it. See http://www.4speedtoploaders.com and http://www.toploaderheaven.com[This message has been edited by Jeff (edited 10-01-2002).]
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65darkhorse
Gearhead Posts: 443
From: er, Paris, France ?
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 10-03-2002 04:42 AM
Money & Jeff - thanks for the info. This is a long shot, but does anyone know of a reputable transmission shop within a 1-2 hour drive of the Paramus NJ area ? I know of a few shops 10-20 minutes away, but don't mind driving if someone recommends a place.
muchas gracias
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