Ric
It's possible that the 210 tranny that you get may need at least a partial
rebuild. The one that I have apparently sat for many years without oil. The
bearings were completely dry and packed with dried sludge. I replaced them
rather than take a chance of having to do it later. The syncros however were
perfect.
I seem to recall the bearing set being about $100 from the local dealer and
the syncros being about $25 each.
Larry Miller
http://www.ado13.com
Ever Feel Like You Are Diagonally Parked In a Parallel Universe?
----- Original Message -----
From: Ric Bergstrom <Ric_Bergstrom@britishcarclub.com>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 1999 8:59 PM
Subject: Tranny questions..rebuild vs rivergate
> Tore apart 3 ribcases tonight to just take stock of what I have.
> One of our locals club members dad used to rebuild 3-4 per week when
> he was a mechanic years ago. Amazing watching one come apart in
> about 10 minutes. Don't think I could put it back together now. He
> can do it in his sleep....should be interesting to see them go back
> together.
>
> All the lay gears were great on the outside, but the bearing
> surfaces on the inside and the laygear shafts were pitted and worn.
> So I need a new lay gear/shaft.
>
> Question came up...does anyone ever resleeve lay gears? At about
> $170 each they are pricey.
>
> Also need 1st gear, reverse, all the bearings, gaskets, seals. FUN
> FUN FUN.
>
> Does anyone sell a rebuild package? Or is it pick and choose from
> the catalogs?
>
> Who sells the best value....i.e quality at a decent price...not the
> cheapest price.
>
> I've been thinking more about the datsun tranny. Aren't I just
> swapping one set of problems for an equally pricey set of problems
> (plus overdrive and a synchro first) or are these japanese trannies
> just indestructible? Aren't most of them 20 years old now with
> 100K+ miles?
>
> Is it really that much better?
>
>
>
>
> Ric Bergstrom
> 83 R80RT
> 73 MG Midget
> President, Central Virginia British Car Club
> Richmond VA
>
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