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Re: [6pack] Transmission rebuild

To: "'6pack@autox.team.net'" <6pack@autox.team.net>, "Hunter, Darcy"
Subject: Re: [6pack] Transmission rebuild
From: <jimmble@roadrunner.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 7:46:01 -0500
It sounds as though you may have worn synchro hubs, which won't be cured by 
replacing just the bronze rings. It will take a knowledgeable shop to identify 
and replace the necessary bits, not just the 'usual wear items'.

Jim Franks

 
---- "Hunter wrote: 
> Several years ago, to address grinding when shifting from 1-2 then a little 
>from 2-3, I had my TR6 transmission rebuild by a place down in RI.  Upon 
>disassembly, the garage said all looks good except for the syncros.  They 
>didn't have good sourcing connections so I volunteered to supply these and
> did. I believe I got them from BPNW.  Transmission arrive and I installed and 
>situation was much improved although not perfect and I falsely thought the 
>unit would just take some time to wear in.  Well, in fact, it has gotten much 
>worse.  Now it is difficult to produce a smooth shift and down
> shifting is even worse.  The transmission is now out, cleaned and drained and 
>I'm contemplating my options.  Just called RTF and was quoted approx $1500.  
>This would include all new seals, bearings, gaskets and syncros and a 12 month 
>guarantee.  Wow, a far cry from the $450 I paid the first time
> around (yes, I know it didn't work the first time).  I've read the manual of 
>rebuild instructions and not sure I'm ready for that.  Looking for options or 
>suggestions from the group.  Thanks for the help.
> 
>  
> 
> Darcy Hunter
> 
> "73 TR6
> 
> North Easton, MA
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