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Posted by: Mark Henry Aug 7 2009, 08:54 AM

If you need a transmission rebuilt now is the time! Mike (Dr. Evil) and I are planning a short notice tranny clinic in Ontario Canada.

Date and details has not yet been set so start thinking! It will be short notice, as in real soon!
We have 4 transmissions already so things are looking good!

Go to Mike's vendor thread and look at the prices and details, For us Canadians the price is a steal and did I mention he will do it at PAR!
The USD price is what you pay in Loonies!
Shipping to the USA would be the price of labour! Or more!
If you can't be here I will P/U from greyhound which is the cheapest way to ship something this size

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=56892

If you guy's want I'll revive the Por'Volks Festival for a small 914 only show and shine and BYO BBQ (I might need some help for this) while Mike is here.


This is a one time deal.
Mike is a real Doctor now and he's going to retire from transmissions very soon.
You snooze you lose.

Start digging those dusty cores out!

BTW I'm away for the weekend, I hope to see some Canadian peeps chimming in on this when I get back!

Cheers Mark

Posted by: MDG Aug 7 2009, 11:31 AM

I'll keep an eye for date and location. The transmission for my '73 2.0 is currently sitting beside the car while the restoration continues so this could work out perfect.

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 7 2009, 02:02 PM

I cant wait.

Just to make perfectly clear (in US English )

Cost will be $300 loonies per person that brings one or more gear boxes. Yes, $300 and you can bring as many as you can rebuild. Bring too many and dont get through them all, then you brought too many

Spectating is free.

I love BBQ

I can come up as soon as the last weekend in Sept. The rest of Sept is booked. The 1st weekend in Oct can be available, the second is booked, the third is booked. The rest of the time is pretty open, but I will be trying to drive the bus so nicer weather is best

Posted by: wobbletop Aug 7 2009, 03:15 PM

I'd be in for spectating. My transmission is in the car.

Posted by: swl Aug 7 2009, 04:14 PM

Sounds like a great idea Mark. I've got a spare in unknown condition that I could add to the mix.

In any case it would be a good excuse for a get together and meet the legendary Doc!

Maybe have the swepco guy bring some gear oil?

Posted by: westo2 Aug 7 2009, 05:36 PM

Well, depends on where in Ontario. Southern Ontario, I would be very interested as I would be coming from Buffalo. Of course, the wife is due at the end of September, so that may complicate things as well.

Posted by: nsr-jamie Aug 8 2009, 04:24 AM

That sounds like its going to be a lot of fun! Wish I was back in Canada to join you guys.

Hey about this.... "Dr. Evil's tranny clinin in JAPAN????" Make a trip to Japan and I can set you up here at our place for free, my gearbox needs some work too Unfortunately I have no 914 friends so it would just be me.

Posted by: balljoint Aug 8 2009, 04:20 PM

Cool. I will keep watching for the date. Dr. Evil needs a passport to enter Canada though.

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 8 2009, 04:27 PM

Dude, I threw out some dates for consideration. You all have to throw out some dates you can do that are not the ones I said area already booked

Damn, my passport just expired, too There is another $60 IIRC.

Posted by: balljoint Aug 8 2009, 04:45 PM

Got it.

Location: Henry Ranch, Port Hope, Ontario

Date: I will ask my wife when I am available...

Posted by: wobbletop Aug 8 2009, 09:49 PM

Pro tip: Don't tell the guys at the border you are planning on doing any work here.

Oh, and a quick shift into 2nd from first causes a grind... worn syncro?

Edit: Last weekend in Sept and first weekend in Oct are fine with me.

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 8 2009, 10:30 PM

Your grind could be many things, including a synchro, sliders, band, external tranny stuff that if not corrected will cause problems in the aforementioned parts

Posted by: swl Aug 9 2009, 07:23 PM

late september/early oct both good for me. preference to late september.

Posted by: tracks914 Aug 9 2009, 07:42 PM

Very interesting, since my parts are already in the mail from the Dr.
What does the $300 cover?
Will you be bringing a good supply of spare parts?
Do we bring our own tools or will Mark have enough for everyone?

Can I drive my car down(600 miles), pull the tranny, rebuild it, install it and drive it back home in one day???

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 9 2009, 09:14 PM

Doug,
The $300 is the fee for me teaching you how to rebuild your gear box. If I do it on my own it is $500 normally. You would need to bring your own tools, except for the special ones that I will bring All you need is a 13mm socket, wratchet, 14mm socket, thats about it.

As for you driving down, dropping, fixing, and reinstalling, I am ok with that as I can come up early on Fri if you can make it and if Mark is ok with that. Or, we can drag on into Mon. Either way is fine with me

I see that Mark's place is 8hrs away, totally within my driving range

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 9 2009, 09:17 PM

I see you said one day. Yes, this is possible, but you will have to show early and leave late as problems tend to pop up. Figure 8hrs for the tranny rebuild (less if you and I hit it together) 1hr to pull the tranny, 1hr to place the tranny.

I have all the parts you need to do this.

I am psyched. Figure out which weekend I am coming and lets do this!

Posted by: tracks914 Aug 10 2009, 08:37 AM

I was kidding about the driving down and pulling in one day. I'd pull it ahead of time and drive down the night before, if I can get the time off work.
Sounds like a good time.

Posted by: tracks914 Aug 10 2009, 08:38 AM

Edit - oops hit button twice.

Posted by: Mark Henry Aug 10 2009, 12:35 PM

My shop will be open, I have tools (many doubles), can have a bunch of benches ready and have 2 acres of lawn for camping. Mike has a room ready or he can set up his camper. We'll make a weekend of it then afterwards Mike can explore at bit of the area. There is a couple of B&B's here, but hotels are 20-30min away.

Anyone in Canada who has a 914 or serious project car should be jumping all over this. I know of the semi-local guy who does them...I think his name is Ben Dover.
Get that spare box done, I know you guys are cheap and this will be as cheap as it gets!

Oh ....and I'm back but quite busy.

Posted by: balljoint Aug 10 2009, 07:48 PM

Hmmm my only space box is a tail shifter, but the running car is a side shifter.....

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 10 2009, 07:58 PM

You can convert the tail, or rebuild the stack and convert it later when you are ready. Tails are good resources for parts, too.

Posted by: Mark Henry Aug 10 2009, 08:07 PM

QUOTE(westo2 @ Aug 7 2009, 07:36 PM)

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 10 2009, 08:16 PM

I have fit much more into a one car garage. Dont worry about it Rebuilding gear boxes doesnt take up much space. But, if you want to motivate people, you can always say that the first ones to speak up get the bench space and the rest get the floor....or makeshift benches I can get some blocks and boards to make benches if necessary.
So, nope, no maximum #. If you see the PNW folks, we are up to like 11 now.

Posted by: Ian Stott Aug 11 2009, 04:55 PM

Moncton just had AC/DC and 70,000 plus attended; but you are getting Dr. Evil in your shop, giving a transmission clinic! This one upmanship has to end! Will see if I can attend, will watch this thread religiously.

Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada

Posted by: MDG Aug 11 2009, 05:49 PM

C'mon Ian, it's only 12-1/2 hours from Dieppe to Kingston. That's nothing - it's like 7 or 8 for Doug just to drive down from Timmins.

You can bring the lobster! Maybe some of those big Fundy ones from Alma

Posted by: davep Aug 11 2009, 06:12 PM

I'm certainly considering coming. I have about six or so old boxes. Any idea as to how long it takes to go through one? What about prep work on them before I load up the van? Clean, drain of course. What about flushing (Solvent?). Loosen back cover. I'll have to dig into my stash and see what spare parts I have. A bunch of paper gaskets I think. What special tools? I think I can grab a micrometer. If nothing else, this will be a good practice session with supervision.

Posted by: Mark Henry Aug 11 2009, 07:27 PM

3 confirmed at this point. We need to start thinking dates. Doc doesn't want to be driving in the snow so I'd say before early November. Plus he has other gigs.

Mike G
Dave P
Mark H

I'll need someone to bring a BBQ, I have an indoor grill but it's small.

Posted by: Ian Stott Aug 11 2009, 07:46 PM

Ya know the lobster idea could make for a nice touch, How do you know about the ones from Alma? My post about a good friend looking for a Ghia is actually from Alma, small world eh! Dieppe is a little farther away from Ontario than me, I live very close to Magnetic Hill could actually hear AC/DC playing Thunderstruck last Thursday when they were here rocking the Maritimes.

Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada

Posted by: MDG Aug 11 2009, 08:32 PM

Firstly, Mark - I assume the Mike G you have listed is Galloway? As long as the dates work, this Mike G is there too.

Ian, my wife is from Moncton and her family is still there; Dieppe, Riverview and her sister is mayor of Hillsborough. Always Alma for lobster and sticky buns.

m.

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 11 2009, 09:16 PM

QUOTE(davep @ Aug 11 2009, 08:12 PM)

Posted by: Mark Henry Aug 11 2009, 11:16 PM

The last weekend in September! Wife home, no kids to worry about!

We have the minimum and I bet Ian makes it

Mike G
Mike Garrett
Dave P
Mark H

How many Mike's can we have in one room?

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 11 2009, 11:39 PM

I'm a Mike, too, eh.

Posted by: Mark Henry Aug 12 2009, 12:21 AM

Hey Mike do ya own a toqué

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 12 2009, 01:09 AM

Sure do, eh. Hows about a 2-4 of Labatt's, eh?

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 14 2009, 11:39 PM

It figures that my passport expired in May I am buying a new one. When I originally got my passport I didnt need it to go to CA.

Posted by: MDG Aug 15 2009, 06:52 AM

I think the passport requirement for the CanAm border just kicked in this past January, or maybe last. It's a Homeland Security initiative - they took over border security after 9/11

PITA. The hundreds of times I've zipped back and forth across the border, but it's the world we live in these days I suppose. The old 'better to be safe than sorry' is the mantra of the times.

Posted by: Mark Henry Aug 15 2009, 03:45 PM

Don't worry... be happy... ....we're the trashy neighbor's that need ID to get in.

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 15 2009, 05:18 PM

Then why do they have the passport ID for use from CA, MEX, and the Caribbean?

Posted by: tod914 Aug 15 2009, 07:39 PM

Mike, you need to make a Dr. Evil world tour concert trans clinic t-shirt. And maybe a couple of I survived a Dr. Evil's clinic shirt too.

Posted by: Mark Henry Aug 15 2009, 11:05 PM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Aug 15 2009, 07:18 PM)

Then why do they have the passport ID for use from CA, MEX, and the Caribbean?

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 16 2009, 01:46 AM

ALL PERSONS traveling by land and sea outside of the United States are required to present a passport book/card, or other valid travel documents to enter or re-enter the United States.

The following summarizes information available on the Department of Homeland Security’s website:

* Effective June 1, 2009, all U.S. citizens are now required to present a passport book, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document when entering the United States.
Please Note: Children under age 16 will be able to continue crossing land and sea borders using only a U.S. birth certificate (or other form of U.S. citizenship such as a naturalization certificate.). The original birth certificate or a copy may be used. See the Department of Homeland Security's Ready, Set.. Go! for more information on the changing travel requirements.

Found here:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

Fucking Canuks are trying to get me stranded in the great white North!

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 16 2009, 01:58 AM

Clear as mud. What the hell is an "enhanced state ID?"

On June 1, 2009 all U.S. and Canadian citizens who are 16 and older traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), will be required to present a valid passport, passport card, Frequent Traveler card (NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST), Enhanced Driver's License (for residents in states that issue them) or Military ID with travel orders (see below). U.S. and Canadian citizens who are 15 years old or younger may travel with just a copy of their birth certificate, as may teens between the ages of 16-18 if they are part of an adult supervised school, religious, cultural or athletic group.

From the US folks.

Posted by: swl Aug 16 2009, 06:43 AM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Aug 15 2009, 11:46 PM)

Fucking Canuks are trying to get me stranded in the great white North!

Posted by: davep Aug 16 2009, 07:25 AM

On the border issue, it is the USA that requires the passport to get into, or to fly over. You might need a passport to get to Cuba if the flight takes you over US territory. The Canadian border guard may want to see a US passport so that they know you are able to return to the US without hassle.

If we are unable to find Tectyl in Canada, can you bring some up? What about Schnorr washers; I could do with 40. Perhaps some drilled bolts as well as some CV gaskets.

I was cleaning up a tranny yesterday that was traded to me. Looked like a junkyard part: the shift rod and both axle shafts were cut with a torch. One Schnorr washer was missing, and no CV gaskets. The TO bearing fork had homemade brass bushings for the bearing, and the ball cup was worn through. The clamp plate for the ball was pretty knackered, probably because the ball cup allowed too much play. The reverse switch was gutted. The shift ball cup had no sides, and the rod bushing in the console was missing (sideshift). I didn't like the look of the input shaft seal either.

Posted by: Mark Henry Aug 16 2009, 08:42 AM

QUOTE(davep @ Aug 16 2009, 09:25 AM)

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 16 2009, 10:57 AM

QUOTE(davep @ Aug 16 2009, 09:25 AM)

Posted by: bernbomb914 Aug 17 2009, 12:30 PM

DR. Evil
are you coming to so cal? I have a large garage with lots of bench space. I live in Temecula which is not far from everywhere. If this has been covered sorry
Bernbomb914

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 17 2009, 01:27 PM

Bernie, I am going to be in the LA area at Leamon's garage on Sept 19-20. There is a thread on it.

Canadians, we need to pin down the date by Wed and I need people to start sending me the $$$

If you are for sure going to be a builder then PM me and I will get you my address. I am so fricken jazzed! I just had my passport pics taken and am sending in the app today.

Posted by: wobbletop Aug 17 2009, 02:03 PM

Last weekend in September is better for me, but I'll just be watching.

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 17 2009, 02:14 PM

Alright, my passport app is in the mail. So far, $92.50 US spent
But, the Northern Invasion is eminent!

Posted by: Mark Henry Aug 21 2009, 06:16 PM

I've sent this email to the 8 on this thread who said they might be in:

I've been a bit busy and almost forgot about the good doctor's Canada clinic.

Is the last weekend in September, Saturday 26th, good for you and are you in?
Fee is $300 Canadian, plus if you have to buy any parts from the doc.

We can have the clinic here at my house, camping allowed or at Mike's914 (Mike Galloway) in Colbourne, ON. Mike's914 might have some core parts (cash of course).

I imagine we start early and work late so bring something for potluck and some may BYOB


Please confirm with me by the 1st of September, 2009.

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 21 2009, 11:07 PM

Yup, that is fine. I take check or MO in US funds (convert $300 loonies to green backs, I dont want any of that weird monopoly money of yours ). PM me for shipping address and parts needs

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 25 2009, 10:54 PM

Sooooooo, I have heard nothing from you great white northerners. What gives? And, what dates am I coming up? If you want me to bring parts you best spean up so I can get them in time to smuggle them up to you

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 29 2009, 10:11 AM

My passport card showed up today Did I spend $80 + shipping for nothing??? C'mon canuks! Sound off.

Posted by: MDG Aug 29 2009, 01:39 PM

Well unfortunately for me work calls and I'll be in Europe for the last two weeks of September. Until Wednesday it looked like the trip was going to be bumped until November so I was holding out some hope.

Sorry I can't make it; I was looking forward to meeting the Doctor!!

Posted by: davep Aug 30 2009, 08:35 PM

I've been working hard to be ready, but it seems another very important event is scheduled for Sept 26. Is there a chance of moving the date one more week into October??

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 30 2009, 08:52 PM

If everyone is cool with it, I can move it to the first weekend in Oct. It makes not difference to me so coordinate and see what happens Mark has links to most participants, particularly ones not posting here so you may want to contact him.

Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 1 2009, 03:00 PM

Sorry I've been quite busy...
The October 3rd date works better for Mike914 and Dave P
My wife's working and I would have to arrange babysitting, but no big deal....mommy can you do me a favor???

SWL said he is in, but I need to tell him about the new date.

Mike still had not called big Frank and Yarko (911 guys), so I'm going to kick his butt daily till he does.

I want to try and nail the date down by the end of the week, so the doc knows whats up and we can arrange to send him some funds.

Posted by: swl Sep 1 2009, 05:19 PM

I'm good with the 3rd.

Posted by: davep Sep 1 2009, 06:23 PM

That sounds promising. Are we going to have any other thing on the the go that weekend? I'm thinking I might come up on Friday night and leave Sunday if we work late on the tranny's.

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 1 2009, 11:25 PM

I would like to come up on Fri as well

Posted by: swl Sep 8 2009, 08:38 PM

So do we have enough critical mass here to get the Doc to come up on the third? I'm really looking forward to this. Sounds like 4 confirmed - anyone else?

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 8 2009, 08:47 PM

Ya, I want to know!

Posted by: swl Sep 10 2009, 09:35 PM

bump! Too early to hibernate guys.

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 10 2009, 09:39 PM

Please figure this out. The first weekend in Dec seems to be the best for me, but the majority rules. Someone needs to go over and knock on Mark's igloo and ask him about the non-world folks and their availability.

Posted by: swl Sep 11 2009, 08:28 PM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Sep 10 2009, 07:39 PM)

Posted by: davep Sep 11 2009, 10:13 PM

I second that. However I had my roof done on Dec 10 a couple of years back, and the boys were down to their T-shirts that day, so it could be nice.

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 13 2009, 02:42 AM

My bad, Oct. In metric months, isnt that Dec??

Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 21 2009, 09:04 AM

I'm totally swamped on a job and I've been and still am away (no internet) till at least Wednesday/Thursday. If the guys still want to do this on December or another date I'm still in and can take care of this on this weekend.

If it's on we need to get some cash to the doctor. Either send me a check and I'll get a MO off to the doctor or you will have to get MO to Mike directly.

My address is: Mark Henry, RR# 1, 7606, Campbellcroft, ON, L0A 1B0

I can do the clinic at my place almost anytime it's just I'm crazy busy for this week, things should be back to normal for me next week, at least I'll be home.

I can get Yarko, Mike G, and maybe one other guy.
Lock up a date and I'll get Mike G's and Yarko's cash ASAP.

Must run, hope this post made sense.
Cheers Mark

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 21 2009, 10:31 AM

Sounds good. Looks like the Decemberists are winning the fight

Posted by: swl Sep 21 2009, 05:40 PM

Date is not particularly important to me just as long as we get'er done. Mark has 3 confirmed. I make 4. That means we should be a go. Is there anyone else out there that wants to attend but has limited weekends available?

Mike just to confirm - from your SoCal thread. This is a two day party - Sat and Sun. Right?

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 21 2009, 11:48 PM

1st weekend in Dec is perfect for me, then. It gives me some time to recover from the last 10 days. It is a Sat Sun event and I will be there Fri. Since I will be driving I will be flexible on arrival and departure

Posted by: ericread Sep 22 2009, 12:01 PM

DO IT!!! I recently attended Dr. Evil's clinic in SoCal and it was really, really worthwhile!

BTW: How are you going to have a 914 shine & show if all you attendees have removed their transmissions from their cars?

Eric

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 22 2009, 01:40 PM

And that is from a customer that managed to turn his box into a 4 speed; R-1-2-3

If you Canuks want parts, you better get your orders in or you will have to get them yourself.

The first weekend in Oct is set now as I have interviews scheduled around that plug up the rest.

Posted by: ericread Sep 22 2009, 02:21 PM

Obviously, the good doctor needs to work on his bedside manner...

As for 4th and 5th, here is the assistance I got from the doctor:

"4th and 5th will work when you are worthy, not before"

Eric

Posted by: MDG Sep 22 2009, 04:19 PM

QUOTE(ericread @ Sep 22 2009, 04:21 PM)

"4th and 5th will work when you are worthy, not before"

Eric

Posted by: davep Sep 24 2009, 07:28 PM

I'm confused. Is it still Oct 3rd, or in Dec now?

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 24 2009, 07:36 PM

OCT 3!! and 4 or longer if need be

Posted by: davep Sep 24 2009, 09:58 PM

Thanks for the confirmation.

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 24 2009, 10:20 PM

I am excited

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 25 2009, 12:42 AM

One week, WARN THE MOUNTIES!

Evil goes international in 7 days.

Posted by: wobbletop Sep 27 2009, 11:42 AM

So I am now planning to be participating instead of just watching.

What's the best way to get cash to Dr. Evil? Paypal?

I'd like to be one of those guys that bring the whole car and drop and reinstall the transmission in the same day if possible. Does that sound reasonable? Anyone else doing that?

I've finally got the shift head off the rod. Is everything going to be this difficult?

Dr. Evil did you want to bring up that CIS as well and we can work out a price?

Posted by: swl Sep 27 2009, 02:27 PM

QUOTE(wobbletop @ Sep 27 2009, 09:42 AM)

I've finally got the shift head off the rod. Is everything going to be this difficult?

Posted by: Todd Enlund Sep 27 2009, 02:33 PM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Sep 24 2009, 10:42 PM)

One week, WARN THE MOUNTIES!

Evil goes international in 7 days.

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 27 2009, 02:34 PM

Hey Wobble,
Are you needing the 3.0 set up exactly? I ask because I have a 2.4 set up that I can sell, but I forgot that my Corvair engine is a 3.1 and I was going to convert it to CIS in the future. Sorry for the tease. I have way too many plans, I tend to forget why I have some things.

For payment, ya'll can just pay when you get there. Unless, I cant cross the boarder with X amount of CA loonies.

For drop and install, you will need other parts: cone screws, gaskets. I have and will bring.

I have a few seal kits on order that should be here this week, but I have not been contacted by anyone about exact parts

Posted by: wobbletop Sep 27 2009, 06:33 PM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Sep 27 2009, 04:34 PM)

I have a few seal kits on order that should be here this week, but I have not been contacted by anyone about exact parts

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 27 2009, 11:42 PM

The engine size ascribed to the CIS system is more in regards to the fuel distributor and injectors. You need to flow more fuel for a 3.0 than a 2.4. Thus, for a MS set up where you use a throttle body to meter air/fuel, and MS to run the fuel amount a 2.4 would work just fine.

For the trans, if you take it apart, you need a seal kit. That is a certain. The other parts are not sure.

Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 28 2009, 10:41 AM

Hi just got back from 3 weeks of hell...but the cash was well worth it.
Got back yesterday, almost human after 18hrs of sleep.

Is this happening October 3rd??? OR December?

I can be ready, but I need to make some calls!!!!

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 28 2009, 10:53 AM

OCTOBER!!!!

I must yell loud enough for you canucs to hear me I will be up there on Fri. I will PM you.

Posted by: Ian Stott Sep 28 2009, 03:23 PM

I will be watching this post from Moncton, tranny sitting on a bench just crying for me to go. I can't, and would have loved to attend and learn, and to rebuild a tranny with the Dr. himself and yes I would have brought lobster, live and delicious. All is not lost in my little world however, I will be attending a "fall drive" this Sunday, my first ever event with other Porsche's, will take lots of pics and hope to represent the 914 clan well. Those taking part in the Dr.'s clinic please pay attention!! We will be calling on you in the future for help.

Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 28 2009, 03:34 PM

Ian, I can get you set up on Sat and you can leave Sat night if you like. It will be a small, intimate clinic as the others had been about 12-15 builders. C'mon. Or, at least ship the lobster

Posted by: swl Sep 28 2009, 06:33 PM

Hey guys I'll be driving up Saturday morning. What is a good target time to arrive?

Mike I can only stay the day Saturday - will that be enough time to open, inspect and close? I don't think there is anything wrong with my unit but I want to get confident about opening it up should it become necessary in the future.

Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 28 2009, 06:44 PM

Ok I`m set.

Mike galloway is coming, Yarko Matkiwsky already said he`s in and I just sent him a reminder.

How many benches are needed? I have two 12' benches, I can clear cover my saw and that's a huge bench. I have a couple of portable benches and then sawhorses and 4x8' sheets of heavy particle board.

What else?
What time do we start?
Potluck or byo lunch?

Mike we have a real nice, new spare bedroom for you or if you like roughing it you can sleep in my '67bus in the (heated) shop.
When are you coming?

My shop has good light, but it might be wise to have a trouble light in your tool kits.

Directions to my house DO NOT TRUST YOUR GPS! only one has got it right so far. Use this google map change it to your start point and print it out.
http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Toronto,+ON&daddr=7605+Ct.+Rd.+65,+Elizabethville,+ON&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=44.037542,-78.460595&sspn=0.011168,0.017595&ie=UTF8&ll=44.075747,-79.208679&spn=1.428596,2.252197&z=9
(Direction note Ganaraska Road and Regionial Road #9 is the same road)

My phone 1-905-797-2677

Posted by: davep Sep 28 2009, 06:51 PM

I'll see what I can bring for a pot-luck.
I have to find a good spot to meet Mike in Burlington, then he can follow me up. I'm planning on taking Thurs & Friday off. Thurs to do prep, and Friday to get there early as well as to guide Mike.
Maybe I'll bring some brakes up so that we have something else to chat about. I'll have some tables of my own. I'll probably sleep in my van, so that should help out.

Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 28 2009, 07:02 PM

If Mike takes the spare room I will have an extra bed in the bus. I do have a couple of tents and air mattresses that I could pop-up but it's getting chilly....I do have arctic (-40C) sleeping bags.
couch and floor space.....

Wobble pop is OK, but I'll be finding you a place to sleep and taking your keys if you pass your/the limit.

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 28 2009, 07:14 PM

I will be there when ever Dave is ready. Early is good for me so I have time to BS Since we have so few people, your benches will be fine. We dont need to go over board.

Steve, we will do it in a day for you.....it will cost you extra Just kidding.

Mark, we can start when ever. I am not a morning person so closer to 10am is my choice, but I am here for you guys so you all figure it out.

I will gladly accept the guest room

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 28 2009, 07:15 PM

Lets all pass the limit!

Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 28 2009, 07:27 PM

I'm OK with that....but I have a nice bed.

It is BYOB, but I'll take care of the doctor.

What's your poison Mike?
We have most all brands, but they have a little extra kick for us cunucks.

BTW Mike when are you getting here (Friday afternoon/night?)

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 28 2009, 07:38 PM

I meant that I wanted the bed in the guest room.

I like beer with less hops, and whiskey and scotch.

I want to get there anytime between 4-8pm.

Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 28 2009, 08:02 PM

Doc has the spare room, bus and a few couches (chesterfields) will be up for grabs.

Anyone have a portable BBQ?
I only have the small indoor BBQ and it only does about 4 people. (8 medium size burgers)

The wife is making a big pot of chilli. she will make it mild and have hot stuff on the side.

Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 28 2009, 08:37 PM

Mike

Toronto traffic can be a real bitch on a Friday night.
Hit Toronto before 2:30 pm or after 6 pm.

You will see signs for the 407/ETR toll highway, it's done by photo and they bill you $25 each way. Many Americans who don't plan to come back soon just don't pay.
It can be faster across Toronto in rush hour but you have get back on the highway 401 when it ends. Time it right and it's no faster than the 401.

Posted by: balljoint Sep 28 2009, 09:00 PM

I would like to be there as a spectator on Saturday. I do have a little portable BBQ, it uses those mini propane canisters, I could bring it along.

Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 28 2009, 09:43 PM

QUOTE(balljoint @ Sep 28 2009, 11:00 PM)

Posted by: wobbletop Sep 28 2009, 10:07 PM

I'll drive up from Georgetown Saturday morning. Since I'm planning to pull the trans and reinstall I'll try to get there early. If I leave by 7am I should be there around 9am. Or is that too early?

I'll bring a sleeping bag in case we run into trouble.

If the forecast changes to nothing but rain on Saturday, I may pull the trans on Friday night and just bring it. The 914 has seen too much rain already this year.

Where can we get the recommneded trans oil in Toronto?

-Walter

Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 28 2009, 11:04 PM

QUOTE(wobbletop @ Sep 29 2009, 12:07 AM)

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 29 2009, 01:07 AM

My ass likes the mild chili

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 29 2009, 01:12 AM

I didnt even know that I was coming through Toronto. I need to evaluate the route again. Dave is supposed to be my sherpa so when he wants to meet up and guide me I will meet him. 4 is as early as I will get there as I am not leaving before 8am. Homey dont play that.

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 29 2009, 01:20 AM

The way my map is telling me to go is the East rout that takes 81 all the way up to 401 in CA and then West to your house. Is this not a good route? It says it is shorter and it dodges ALL of the traffic places like Buffalo and Toronto.

Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 29 2009, 07:04 AM

The route is fine.
The 401 doesn't go above/around Toronto it goes right through it. The GTA or Greater Toronto area is really several smaller cities that have grown into one big city. Going through at rush hour won't kill ya, but it could add 1/2 to 1 hour to your travel time.

If you're meeting up with Dave it should be before Toronto, he knows and will guide you. Maybe grab dinner and wait a bit or just plow through and hope traffic isn't too bad.

Kim makes a nice mild chilli, kids and her no like the hot...I like 5 alarm chilli, well maybe 4 alarm.

EVERYONE use the Google map link I posted (a few posts back) and print out my directions and phone number. Google maps is the only one that is 100% for sure correct. Honda GPS is crap, so is onstar and Magellan. Tom-tom I believe I was told is correct, but make sure it is before you leave. Mapquest is almost 10 miles (15km+) in the wrong direction.
My house is not that hard to find with directions, without them you may never find it.

Posted by: wobbletop Sep 29 2009, 09:49 AM

Doesn't Dave live in Burford, which is West of Lake Ontario, but Mike is coming through from the East side of Lake Ontario? Or I'm missing something.

Getting excited! What's the recommended gear oil, and where would I find it? I'm making a trip to Princess Auto tomorrow to try to find the 12 spline adapter for the CVs.

Posted by: balljoint Sep 29 2009, 10:55 AM

Yup, davep is in Burford. So if those two want to hook up then Dave has to drive East past Port Hope or Mike has to drive through Buffalo and TO (not the football player). I will bring the grill, coming from Milton on Saturday morning.

Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 29 2009, 11:08 AM

QUOTE(wobbletop @ Sep 29 2009, 11:49 AM)

Doesn't Dave live in Burford, which is West of Lake Ontario, but Mike is coming through from the East side of Lake Ontario? Or I'm missing something.

Getting excited! What's the recommended gear oil, and where would I find it? I'm making a trip to Princess Auto tomorrow to try to find the 12 spline adapter for the CVs.

Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 29 2009, 11:11 AM

QUOTE(wobbletop @ Sep 29 2009, 11:49 AM)

Doesn't Dave live in Burford, which is West of Lake Ontario, but Mike is coming through from the East side of Lake Ontario? Or I'm missing something.

Getting excited! What's the recommended gear oil, and where would I find it? I'm making a trip to Princess Auto tomorrow to try to find the 12 spline adapter for the CVs.

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 29 2009, 12:35 PM

I'll likely just take the East route then and meet Dave at your house. I have a phone so if I get lost I will call. Unless you are like the other 2 places I had clinic and have no cell phone signal I want to avoid TO and Buffalo.

Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 29 2009, 01:51 PM

East route through New York state and Kingston?
Takes longer 2-3hours I think, but it's been awhile
Way better scenery. Watch out for mule deer!

Toronto rush hour traffic can be bad, but not LA or Washington, DC bad.
If it's not rush hour you'll sail right through.

Two new cell towers not far from here.

Posted by: wobbletop Sep 29 2009, 02:11 PM

Looked at both routes via google maps. Google says they are about the same, but my vote would be through Kingston. If I could avoid it, I would rather avoid Buffalo/Hamilton/Toronto on a (potentially rainy) Friday night.

Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 29 2009, 02:17 PM

If it's the same go Kingston.

Posted by: swl Sep 29 2009, 03:57 PM

hands down - best route from PA is through syracuse/kingston. Easy directions - head north then turn left when you run out of road For goodness sake don't even think about going around the west end of lake.

Posted by: swl Sep 29 2009, 04:03 PM

QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Sep 29 2009, 09:08 AM)

QUOTE(wobbletop @ Sep 29 2009, 11:49 AM)

Doesn't Dave live in Burford, which is West of Lake Ontario, but Mike is coming through from the East side of Lake Ontario? Or I'm missing something.

Getting excited! What's the recommended gear oil, and where would I find it? I'm making a trip to Princess Auto tomorrow to try to find the 12 spline adapter for the CVs.

It's an M8 bit, can be hard to find, snap-on for sure but about $30, could also try carquest and napa.

Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 29 2009, 04:21 PM

QUOTE(swl @ Sep 29 2009, 06:03 PM)

QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Sep 29 2009, 09:08 AM)

QUOTE(wobbletop @ Sep 29 2009, 11:49 AM)

Doesn't Dave live in Burford, which is West of Lake Ontario, but Mike is coming through from the East side of Lake Ontario? Or I'm missing something.

Getting excited! What's the recommended gear oil, and where would I find it? I'm making a trip to Princess Auto tomorrow to try to find the 12 spline adapter for the CVs.

It's an M8 bit, can be hard to find, snap-on for sure but about $30, could also try carquest and napa.

good question about the gear oil. Mark you had a swepco guy out for the last aircooled meet. Any chance you can line him up? I've had no luck what so ever finding a retailer in my neck of the woods.

Wobbletop - don't sweat the M8 bit for the weekend. I have one and I assume that many of the other guys will too. You'll need one sooner or later though. I assume that you are still driving and dropping on site?

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 29 2009, 09:55 PM

Gah, swepco

To get an idea of my route, my zip is 17078. Put that in the googleator and see what pops up. It is north, west, run out of road

Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 29 2009, 10:24 PM

Funny thing about that route....60 years ago there used to be a car ferry service between Cobourg, On and Rochester, NY

http://www.cobourghistory.ca/ferry.htm

That google maps route is correct on this end and real easy to find. Once you turn on the last road, CT. RD. 65, it is exactly 10Km or 6.2 miles to my driveway.

Toronto guys your route is different because it's about 8Km shorter up the 115.

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 29 2009, 10:45 PM

A ferry would be nice, too bad.

Posted by: balljoint Sep 29 2009, 10:49 PM

Do you really want to take a ferry to a tranny clinic?

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 29 2009, 10:53 PM

I am comfortable with my sexuality Are you ???

Posted by: balljoint Sep 29 2009, 11:00 PM

What are you talking aboot?

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 30 2009, 12:01 AM

Is it true you all look like this???


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Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 30 2009, 12:01 AM

Oh, bring the chick in your avatar

Posted by: wobbletop Sep 30 2009, 07:57 AM

Actually we all look more like this....

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 30 2009, 10:47 AM

Great! Ya'll make me look like a stud from Hollywood

Posted by: wobbletop Sep 30 2009, 10:56 AM

QUOTE(swl @ Sep 29 2009, 06:03 PM)

Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 30 2009, 04:49 PM

email SWL about the swepco!
I have some (2 jugs) but I realized I need enough for my buddy's trans. Were doing a R&R (not on Saturday) on his 911 and it has to be back in by the first of next week.

Tell Steve what we're doing, he knows me and might come up for a demo.

I have no problem with an engine drop just thought it would be a super busy day for you. I will open the shop real early (I'm up by 6am) and would like that you come a bit early so your not still pulling when the Doc wants to start. I have stands and tools, but my jack looses pressure slowly.
I don't have a lift.

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 30 2009, 05:19 PM

I dont drop the engine, I drop the trans with the engine in the car. Fast and easy.
To be a help, remove the HEs and muffler, starter, and CVs, shift rods from the tranny. The rest I can do in about 5 min.

Do you need gaskets and cone screws? I may have some exhaust hardware and gaskets, but no guarantee.

Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 30 2009, 07:49 PM

A 911 and lesson fee just showed up at my door, driver (friend) can't make it.
MikeG and I will pull it tomorrow or Friday AM.

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 30 2009, 10:37 PM

Who is going to rebuild the 911 box if the owner is not there???

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 30 2009, 10:43 PM

Where can I exchanger your Canadian funny money for green backs?

Posted by: balljoint Sep 30 2009, 10:48 PM

If there are any banks still operating in the USA they might be able to help you. Or you could take your Loonies to a post office and buy a USD postal money order to take home with you. You picked a god time to come up, the dollar is currently very close to par with the USD.

Posted by: Dr Evil Sep 30 2009, 11:28 PM

Or ya'll could get USD money orders for me Man, Canadians are hard to deal with

Posted by: Mark Henry Oct 1 2009, 06:04 AM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Oct 1 2009, 12:37 AM)

Posted by: Mark Henry Oct 1 2009, 06:23 AM

If you go back via buffalo the duty free shops (canadian side) have money exchange I believe 24hrs.
I will have USD.
A Canada Post or bank money order in USD would also work.

That's OK for the fee, but for any parts most will only have our funny money. I can get USD but only on Saturday AM or Monday.
Don't think the Doc want's Paypal...although that could make things easier for some here.

Posted by: balljoint Oct 1 2009, 09:52 AM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Oct 1 2009, 12:28 AM)

Or ya'll could get USD money orders for me Man, Canadians are hard to deal with

Posted by: Mark Henry Oct 1 2009, 10:51 AM

Cleaning the shop and setting up benches, I have lots. I`ll leave a space for the tranny R&R on wobbletops teen.
I`m helping MikeG pull the trans out of the 911 tomorrow at 7:30am.
Digging out my cores.

Calling for fall weather, 15*C, light rain. Heated shop if it gets cold.
We've had frost already, leaves have started to turn.

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 1 2009, 11:44 AM

Mark, I was just giving you a hard time We have a small enough class to do many boxes and I have no return flight to make.

Dave, :kissass:


LESS THAN 24HRS UNTIL THE EVIL INVASION OF THE NORTH! Lock your igloos, tie up the polar bears, spay your mooseses.

Posted by: Mark Henry Oct 2 2009, 03:50 AM

Fell asleep at 8pm last night, woke up at 3am

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 2 2009, 09:37 AM

Ha, I went to bed at 3am. I am leaving in about 15-20 min. Alert the RCMP!

Posted by: wobbletop Oct 2 2009, 09:44 AM

You should use that Google Latitude so we can track your progress (or time how long the body cavity search takes at the border).

Posted by: Mark Henry Oct 2 2009, 10:23 AM

Yep the border guard's name is Ben Dover?
(Say it fast)

The Doc has my phone number if I have to bail him out.

911 tranny out, I have bit of cleaning and benches to set up. Then I have to tear into 5 transmissions, one core still in my car, only 4 bolts. Just a dummy set-up so no tin, exhaust, wires etc......

Posted by: wobbletop Oct 2 2009, 10:37 AM

Did I need to get the car on jackstands to pull the trans or can it be on ramps? IE... do I need to be able to turn the wheels to get the CV joints off?

Just wondering what to pack in the car for tools.

Posted by: Mark Henry Oct 2 2009, 02:43 PM

You need brake cleaner!
BTW If you are getting some (anyone...anyone???) get me a couple cans I'll pay you!

I have jack stands and most tools, my jack will work but it slowly losses pressure and my air ratchet has died.
You need your basic tool kit for working on your transmission.

I should have most anything else you need, the Doctor has the tranny tools.

Posted by: swl Oct 2 2009, 04:24 PM

Do you have a bbq lined up? trying to figure out how much work to strip mine to a size I can get in in the car.

Posted by: wobbletop Oct 2 2009, 05:28 PM

I have 4 cans of brake cleaner.

Posted by: balljoint Oct 2 2009, 06:14 PM

QUOTE(wobbletop @ Oct 2 2009, 07:28 PM)

Posted by: Mark Henry Oct 2 2009, 09:47 PM

The doctor is in the house!

Davep is here as well. He brought apple pie.

The small BBQ is fine, we have a big pot of chilli and bread, just need salads, maybe some burgers, snacks. There`s only 7-8 of us.

Posted by: balljoint Oct 2 2009, 09:55 PM

I have also packed my air ratchet and trolley jack just in case anyone needs them.

Posted by: tracks914 Oct 3 2009, 09:04 AM

I'm working until noon, then a 10 hour drive...I don't think I'll make it. :-(
Please post some pictures.
Tx

Posted by: balljoint Oct 3 2009, 03:08 PM

The clinic is on. Well, once the prostate talk got out of the way anyway. Pics to come.

Posted by: davep Oct 5 2009, 10:09 AM

Clinic is over and done. I got 2 boxes out of 3. One had a broken mainshaft!
Back at work now but very bleary.

Posted by: wobbletop Oct 5 2009, 12:46 PM

Thanks for everyone's help this weekend! The 914 made it home without issue Sunday night. Thanks to Mark for hosting (great job!), Mike for instructing (great patience), and everyone else for helping (when I was down for the count).

At least you got to meet my wife (who actually bought the car) and is much better company than I am anyway.

Is this the bushing I need for the firewall?

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/smart/more_info.cgi?pn=SLP-FSSC-001

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 5 2009, 03:07 PM

Thats the one

Posted by: Mark Henry Oct 5 2009, 06:14 PM

The doc and I got crowned and CC'ed
Thanks to everyone and a big thanks to the evil one.

Wobbletops wife was showing everyone the order on how to do their stacks, she was was amazing and gets the honorary gearhead award! (pun intended)

One of my two stacks, this one damn close to perfect new and the other a close 2nd with slight wear on the sliders and the less important (4/5) dog teeth.
I have a heir and a spare


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Posted by: Mark Henry Oct 5 2009, 06:23 PM

Dr. Evil in person.

I believe he's saying "Why do you think it will work that way around"


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Posted by: Mark Henry Oct 5 2009, 06:26 PM

Davep's epic fail.


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Posted by: Mark Henry Oct 5 2009, 06:34 PM

The Evil One most likely dumping another of MikeG's stack back out on the bench....."WRONG, do it again!"


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Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 5 2009, 07:06 PM

QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Oct 5 2009, 08:34 PM)

Posted by: balljoint Oct 5 2009, 08:36 PM

The venue: Henry Ranch, Port Hope-ish, Ontario.

MikeG, Davep and Dr. Evil are visible in the shop behind Wobbletop's 914


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Posted by: balljoint Oct 5 2009, 08:48 PM

Cadavers.


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Posted by: balljoint Oct 5 2009, 08:50 PM

Davep starting autopsy #1.


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Posted by: balljoint Oct 5 2009, 08:52 PM

Austin Power's nemesis breaks down the 911 tranny.


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Posted by: balljoint Oct 5 2009, 08:55 PM

The entropy of MikeG's first transmission is increasing.


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Posted by: balljoint Oct 5 2009, 08:59 PM

Black nitrile gloves, not for pediatric use. Checking wear.


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Posted by: balljoint Oct 5 2009, 09:04 PM

Wobbletop's transmission. Preparing to be disassembled. 3rd pic shows the broken bearing...not the first one to be found, but not as bad as a busted shaft.


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Posted by: balljoint Oct 5 2009, 09:11 PM

Thanks to Mark for hosting, the shop was perfect and thanks to Dr. Evil for the 8 hour punishing drive (x2) and the punishing his liver and his ego took while he was up here. I hope you made it home with both your eyebrows. I have a few more pics but they were taken after...well, I have some editing to do before they get posted.

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 5 2009, 09:21 PM

I havent even unloaded the car yet. I'll post more when I do.....just trying to feel myself

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 5 2009, 11:21 PM

OK, car unloaded

Posted by: balljoint Oct 6 2009, 04:23 PM

Close up of notation on shaft end. Mike says that the notation refers to how far out of normal the shaft is cut as well as containing some significant data about 2012 and the end of the world. Pic may be too dark I will work on lightening it up. I brought the big flash but sometimes it backfires on oily subject matter...


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Posted by: balljoint Oct 6 2009, 04:25 PM

Pic for Davep. Paper tag/sticker on bell housing. Notation was not visible but does anyone know what these were originally?


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Posted by: balljoint Oct 6 2009, 04:29 PM

Pic of Dr. Evil and Wobbletop in nude muscle pose-down on the work bench.


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Admin Note: Sorry guys this is for the sandbox only.

Posted by: balljoint Oct 6 2009, 04:30 PM

uh oh

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 6 2009, 04:36 PM

WTF? Now I am really wondering what that pic was of.

Posted by: balljoint Oct 6 2009, 04:40 PM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Oct 6 2009, 06:36 PM)

WTF? Now I am really wondering what that pic was of.

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 6 2009, 04:42 PM

Freak ass canucks

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Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 13 2009, 11:32 PM

I kind of miss you crazy Canucks I had such a great time up there with you all. I particularly liked Patricia's assistance. Walter, you are a lucky man to have such a bright woman Steve, you rock for bringing the big grill and cooking in the rain. I have pics to post of this later. Mark, the bear, thanks for opening your shop and house to us! There is a chance I will be closer to you all in the near future. If so, I cant wait to see you all again.

Posted by: Mark Henry Oct 14 2009, 08:15 PM

Luke...Never under estimate the power of the north side......eh?



There's always a room for you here Doc.
Nice base if you and da wife wanted to have a vacation and see the sights.

Buffalo?
I could always phone the local hospital HR for ya....

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 14 2009, 09:08 PM

I do have an application in at Buffalo

Posted by: wobbletop Oct 14 2009, 09:43 PM

Buffalo?

I always said that was a silly place to build a city (think lots of snow).

Posted by: davep Oct 15 2009, 08:25 AM

Yeah, Buffalo really gets dumped on. But hey, 30 years ago I was driving a 914 around in a blizzard without problems even though I was one of the few on the roads. Now a Ski-Doo is even more appropriate for Buffalo.

Posted by: wobbletop Oct 29 2009, 08:58 PM

Bump.

I finally decided to look up the proper amount of gear oil for the transmission. Remember I thought I did not put enough in since it was pouring back out before I had 4 litres in it.

Looking at Haynes, it says the capacity is only 2.5L. Where the hell did I find that it was 1.5G? So since I was able to put over 3L in the transmission, should I be taking some out?

The main reason I ask is that there was some gear noise on the way home from the clinic. Initially I thought that it could have been from not enough oil. But could it be from too much oil?

If not either of those, did I screw something up during assembly that would cause more gear noise (high pitched whine) than before the clinic?

Ideas?

Posted by: Mark Henry Oct 29 2009, 09:39 PM

I thought it was more oil than I remembered!

Get it out, with the car level it should only be as high as the bottom of the top plug.
Could be the source of the whine.

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 29 2009, 09:46 PM

1- Did you replace the bushing?

2- Did you adjust the shifter correctly? If maladjusted it will rub and can cause noise.

3- When did "we" try to put 1.5G in the box? I put it in until it comes out the fill hole with the box level. Didn't we do that?

4- Too much oil is not going to cause a whine

When you say high pitch, does it depend on the speed of the wheel or RPM of the engine.
- Speed of the wheel = lower int plate bearing, diff bearings
- RPM = upper int plate bearing

Posted by: Mark Henry Oct 29 2009, 11:04 PM

I'm going to be setting the diff when I convert the 901 4 speed into a 5-speed for my bug. I'll be replacing the diff bearings as well as it's only $50pr.
I'll (or we) will look at your tranny if you like. I imagine I could call on the Doc for a 2nd opinion.

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 29 2009, 11:12 PM

I can always come back up if it needs addressing.

Posted by: Mark Henry Oct 29 2009, 11:25 PM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Oct 30 2009, 01:12 AM)

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 29 2009, 11:28 PM

Posted by: wobbletop Nov 8 2009, 09:41 PM

Finally got that fscking bushing in place and the shift rod through it. Not sure if it was because its a six conversion or not, but it was very difficult to insert the shift rod back into the bushing. Ended up using a heat gun to put enough heat into the bushing so the shift rod would slide in.

Shifting is more "stiff" and less sloppy. I took it for a good drive up to Bellfountain. The shift from first to second seems better... it does't grind when fast shifting. I am still having a little trouble getting into first. Just the last part of the engagement requires more force. If the car is moving (at least a little) the engagement is easier.

Overall I'm happier with the shifting.

I've decided I have close enough amount of oil in the transmission based on how much I added during the clinic. Since I've basically put the car away now, I'm not going to be bothered putting the car up on stands to check the level. If anything I think I am over the level.

I did not check the transmission noise since I was driving with the top off all day. Didn't seem to notice the noise.

I'm just hoping that bushing stays in since the forward section was reduced when the bushing was blown out the back when attempting to install the shift rod once.

Posted by: Dr Evil Nov 8 2009, 09:55 PM

Um, ya. The bushing is hard to get in and I hope it is not too buggered up as well. As for the stiffer shifting into 1st, this is common for newer or stiffer synchro bands. It goes away after a while. Your adjustment may be off as well since you would have to readjust everything after inserting the bushing.

Posted by: wobbletop Nov 8 2009, 10:24 PM

The bushing was fairly easy to get in, you just have to be inside and under the car at the same time. The shift rod afterward was the pain. I noticed that the shift rod already had all it's paint worn off at the bushing.

The symptom of the shifting easier with the car moving would still point to new synchro bands? I still need to understand how a transmission works.

Posted by: Mark Henry Nov 8 2009, 10:41 PM

QUOTE(wobbletop @ Nov 8 2009, 11:24 PM)

The bushing was fairly easy to get in, you just have to be inside and under the car at the same time. The shift rod afterward was the pain. I noticed that the shift rod already had all it's paint worn off at the bushing.

The symptom of the shifting easier with the car moving would still point to new synchro bands? I still need to understand how a transmission works.

Posted by: Dr Evil Nov 8 2009, 10:56 PM

If we replaced your 1st synchro band then it will definitely be stiff for a while.

Posted by: wobbletop Nov 8 2009, 11:30 PM

Thanks for the quick replies.

Ok, so just trying to understand... I thought synchros were for matching the gear speeds when shifting. That is, bringing the shaft speed up or down with the gear that is being selected.

But, since this problem is actually better when the car is moving (gears rotating) as opposed to stopped (no shafts moving), why would the synchros matter? I'm just trying to understand better.

Or has it got something to do with the way the bands are constructed? I know getting that snap ring on was a pain. Is that the force I am pushing against when shifting at a standstill? Note that it's only 1st that has this issue... not 2nd, etc. I remember everyone saying the inside looked pretty good except for that broken bearing.

Posted by: Dr Evil Nov 9 2009, 11:08 AM

Did we put a new band in 1st? It is harder for you to push straight on than to have a twisting motion as when the shafts are rotating. Ya dig?