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post Jan 17 2018, 08:52 AM
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Good morning, hoping to get a recommendation on a transmission go-to person or shop. My project 914/6 she’ll came with a 901 with only a little bit of history. Apparently the box is in overall good condition but the 2nd gear synchro is a bit weak.

I’d like to address that now while everything is apart.

I’m also game to give it a go myself if this is something I can/should do myself.

Thanks in advance for the coaching.
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post Jan 17 2018, 09:17 AM
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Easily done. Buy Dr. Evils video and get after it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jan 17 2018, 09:20 AM
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Easily done. Buy Dr. Evils video and get after it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Let me seek out this Dr Evil video.

Nice quotes in your signature BTW.
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post Jan 17 2018, 09:58 AM
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Easily done. Buy Dr. Evils video and get after it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Let me seek out this Dr Evil video.

Nice quotes in your signature BTW.

Here is the link, http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...=0#entry1402767
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post Jan 17 2018, 10:05 AM
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Easily done. Buy Dr. Evils video and get after it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Let me seek out this Dr Evil video.

Nice quotes in your signature BTW.

Here is the link, http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act...=0#entry1402767


Thank you-just sent him a PM to order the video.
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post Jan 17 2018, 02:39 PM
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Bill Brewster rebuilt our 901 gearbox very nicely. Carry in, carry out. About $2000 including at least one slider $400+ and all synchros, etc. They also made adjustments and test drove after we reinstalled for that price. Couple week turnaround, but that was a few years ago.

Or order Dr Evils video. Sliders and synchros were available from Pelican last I checked.
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post Jan 17 2018, 02:56 PM
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Bill Brewster rebuilt our 901 gearbox very nicely. Carry in, carry out. About $2000 including at least one slider $400+ and all synchros, etc. They also made adjustments and test drove after we reinstalled for that price. Couple week turnaround, but that was a few years ago.

Or order Dr Evils video. Sliders and synchros were available from Pelican last I checked.


Ah yes, Mr Brewster. Good people, they are settling in to their new place in OR. He did a great job on my 3.2 top end.

Will order the video and give it a go.

Thanks!
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post Jan 17 2018, 03:09 PM
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Just picked mine up this morning from Kevin at KCR in Riverside. Very reasonable and easy to work with. He provided me a list of parts required that I was able to source as Genuine Porsche.

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post Jan 17 2018, 03:12 PM
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QUOTE(marksteinhilber @ Jan 17 2018, 02:39 PM) *

Bill Brewster rebuilt our 901 gearbox very nicely. Carry in, carry out. About $2000 including at least one slider $400+ and all synchros, etc. They also made adjustments and test drove after we reinstalled for that price. Couple week turnaround, but that was a few years ago.

Or order Dr Evils video. Sliders and synchros were available from Pelican last I checked.


Ah yes, Mr Brewster. Good people, they are settling in to their new place in OR. He did a great job on my 3.2 top end.

Will order the video and give it a go.

Thanks!

Are they moving to OR? They are still working out of a San Clemente location... Mark
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post Jan 17 2018, 03:13 PM
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Just picked mine up this morning from Kevin at KCR in Riverside. Very reasonable and easy to work with. He provided me a list of parts required that I was able to source as Genuine Porsche.

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Can you send me contact info for KCR in Riverside?
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post Jan 17 2018, 03:17 PM
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Just picked mine up this morning from Kevin at KCR in Riverside. Very reasonable and easy to work with. He provided me a list of parts required that I was able to source as Genuine Porsche.

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Can you send me contact info for KCR in Riverside?


Ask for Kevin.


http://kcrtransmissions.com/
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post Jan 17 2018, 03:17 PM
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Bill Brewster rebuilt our 901 gearbox very nicely. Carry in, carry out. About $2000 including at least one slider $400+ and all synchros, etc. They also made adjustments and test drove after we reinstalled for that price. Couple week turnaround, but that was a few years ago.

Or order Dr Evils video. Sliders and synchros were available from Pelican last I checked.


Ah yes, Mr Brewster. Good people, they are settling in to their new place in OR. He did a great job on my 3.2 top end.

Will order the video and give it a go.

Thanks!

Are they moving to OR? They are still working out of a San Clemente location... Mark


I would ping Bill for the details
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post Jan 17 2018, 03:18 PM
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Just picked mine up this morning from Kevin at KCR in Riverside. Very reasonable and easy to work with. He provided me a list of parts required that I was able to source as Genuine Porsche.

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That looks tasty!

Did they do all of the work?
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post Jan 17 2018, 03:34 PM
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These guys,

http://kcrtransmissions.com
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post Jan 17 2018, 04:16 PM
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QUOTE(marksteinhilber @ Jan 17 2018, 01:13 PM) *

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Just picked mine up this morning from Kevin at KCR in Riverside. Very reasonable and easy to work with. He provided me a list of parts required that I was able to source as Genuine Porsche.

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Can you send me contact info for KCR in Riverside?


Ask for Kevin.


http://kcrtransmissions.com/


Thanks, nice KCR website. Looks like a great source for 901 rebuilds in SoCal!
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post Jan 17 2018, 04:40 PM
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QUOTE(914 7T3 @ Jan 17 2018, 03:09 PM) *

Just picked mine up this morning from Kevin at KCR in Riverside. Very reasonable and easy to work with. He provided me a list of parts required that I was able to source as Genuine Porsche.

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That looks tasty!

Did they do all of the work?



Yes,however I sourced the Genuine Porsche parts direct and took the empty case to J&P Precision deburring in Chatsworth to be media blasted in a tumbler. The case is the original magnesium with the pores closed from the tumble blast process. There is absolutely no coating, paint or finish of any kind on the case. Over time it will darken just as it did when it left the factory 44 years ago.

For more details please reference my build thread

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=308753
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post Jan 17 2018, 06:50 PM
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That looks really cool..
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post Jan 18 2018, 10:11 AM
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QUOTE(Tdskip @ Jan 17 2018, 01:18 PM) *

QUOTE(914 7T3 @ Jan 17 2018, 03:09 PM) *

Just picked mine up this morning from Kevin at KCR in Riverside. Very reasonable and easy to work with. He provided me a list of parts required that I was able to source as Genuine Porsche.

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That looks tasty!

Did they do all of the work?



Yes,however I sourced the Genuine Porsche parts direct and took the empty case to J&P Precision deburring in Chatsworth to be media blasted in a tumbler. The case is the original magnesium with the pores closed from the tumble blast process. There is absolutely no coating, paint or finish of any kind on the case. Over time it will darken just as it did when it left the factory 44 years ago.

For more details please reference my build thread

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=308753

Looks nice, but is that sealant poking out of the seals for the tail cone and intermediate plate? Big no no.
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post Jan 18 2018, 02:17 PM
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I agree with Dr Evil.
Looks like silicone sealer which builds up the gasket thickness. The gasket under the intermediate plate determines the pinion depth. Using silicone sealer increases the gasket thickness which negates the depth adjustment done without sealer.
You should only use sealer that soaks into the gasket. I use Locktite 574 or similar.
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I do not use any sealant as it is not needed and is not indicated by the OEM manual. Never had an issue in over 300 builds.
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