I am planning on attending Dr. Evil's transmission clinic in VA during February. I thought I would look around at getting some common parts that might be needed. I have been amazed at the cost of some of these parts! I know the good Dr. brings an assortment of parts but even things like the simple bearings are high.
I thought I would replace the 1st gear synchro, intermediate bearing, and diff bearings. Anyone have thoughts on others parts that might be "for sure" parts to replace and any sources with reasonable costs?
If it doesn't shift well into first then 1st slider is important
I would discuss your parts needs with Evil prior to purchasing from another source.
Usually he is much cheaper.
Also, he will sort (and flip bands etc.) your stuff so the gears which get the most use end up with the
best looking (wear) parts. It's a very cost effective method which produces a great product.
I'm sure a dealer would pitch most of this stuff in a heartbeat.
same issues in the British - MG-Austin world -
you can buy a complete used trans for $50 or less
(914 901 at Pick-n-pull - IF you can find one anymore)
-but the internals sell for 10x as much cuz they are NLA as parts
luckily - i have 2 known good extra 901 sideshifters
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Well I guess where I am at is looking towards at point past the build day. If someone wanted to do this and the Dr. was not there to meet our parts needs then what? Certainly I will buy my parts from the Dr. and don't want to waste money but as with many jobs sometimes the labor and time required makes you consider replacing a number of parts while something is down. If there is a way to buy a $300 bearing for $50 and replace it during a build that is kind of hard to pass on. That seems like an impossible pipe dream for this application but I did not know all of the possible sources for parts so I thought I would ask. Nothing more intended than asking the question.
My experience with Mike tells me to you can't go wrong listening to him (even when he is singing)! I understand you don't want to pass up a good deal on a part, but you can go broke saving money buying stuff you didn't actually need.
Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada
I can ditto this - as a previous hoarder and parts whore : )
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I guess too many times in the past I have taken the approach of replacing only the parts that were bad and had it bite me in the ass. Without a question I will go with what the Dr prescribes, but if there was an approach where I knew I would not be doing this again for 40 years (due to parts) that would not break the bank, it would be hard to pass on. But it is just not a possibility.
Thanks for the input. See everyone in February!
Buy some spare trannys. They are cheaper than buying parts. At the Dr's clinic you can either build them or use for parts.
Some questions:
When/where is the next 'evil clinic'?
and
Do gear box cases have serial numbers that 'go with the car' for pedigree or originality?
The above would help me figure what case I should use for the rebuild ...
Your COA would have the trans number, likely. Not a 100% sure and this is my opinion
I have a planning thread for most locals, but SoCal has not been established, yet. I will cone see y'all, though. Dont worry.
If you can, I agree.
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