Transmission tune up time!, Sorry to keep bugging you guys but... |
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Transmission tune up time!, Sorry to keep bugging you guys but... |
Greg Bell |
Aug 14 2006, 07:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 137 Joined: 3-May 05 From: Warner Robins, GA Member No.: 4,024 |
Guys,
I want to tune-up my trans. I replaced the fluid this weekend and that seems to have helped a good bit. Now, I want to clean it up a little more. I want to replace the bushings. 1. What parts do I need? I understand I need rear ball cap bushing and some lithium grease; (2) the two tapered screws, front and rear; (3) rear shift rod bushing??; (4) firewall bushing How about engine and transmission mounts? How hard are they to replace? What parts do I need? Guys, I want to order these parts so I can at least do the bushings this weekend. What parts should I order, and where do you reccomend? |
ws91420 |
Aug 14 2006, 07:47 PM
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Yes I have one a Lensley 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,063 Joined: 10-September 03 From: Ruther Glen,VA (halfway between sticks and civilization) Member No.: 1,137 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Also get the shift rod bushings at the coupler IMHO. Nothing like getting ready to get on the interstate and only have 2nd and third
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Cap'n Krusty |
Aug 14 2006, 07:51 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Dave at GPR has what you need, (800) 321-5432, including the trick bronze shift rod bushing. IME, the firewall bushing probably won't need replacement, relieving you of the hassle of resetting the shift rod position at the base of the shifter. The Cap'n
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grasshopper |
Aug 14 2006, 07:53 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,613 Joined: 10-December 04 From: Valdosta, GA Member No.: 3,258 Region Association: None |
You need this: Bushing kit The trans mounts are a ten minute change. Engine mounts...not so easy.
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Dr Evil |
Aug 14 2006, 07:56 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Check your shift coupler bushings as well. Pelican has a list and a kit with all of the parts, of you can call GPR and talk to Dave (great prices and service).
Changing the mounts is not hard. Use the 911 sporto mounts, though. They are cheaper and stronger. |
So.Cal.914 |
Aug 14 2006, 07:57 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
I can not remember what year your 914 is. The mounts are not bad at all to
replace but do you need to. unless your shift pivot points have air tight dust covers, use a dry lube or none at all. Wet lube will attract dust and that will wear out parts real fast. |
Greg Bell |
Aug 14 2006, 09:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 137 Joined: 3-May 05 From: Warner Robins, GA Member No.: 4,024 |
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Thanks guys! This place is an amazing resource. I decided to take the 914 for a late night blast. What a great car. A lot of my problems with the shifter have gone away from the fluid change, and just learning some of the 901's idiosyncrasies. |
Chris Pincetich |
Aug 14 2006, 10:49 PM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Thanks guys! This place is an amazing resource. I decided to take the 914 for a late night blast. What a great car. A lot of my problems with the shifter have gone away from the fluid change, and just learning some of the 901's idiosyncrasies. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) The more you drive it, the less you think about shifting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
Tobra |
Aug 15 2006, 07:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,453 Joined: 22-August 05 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 4,634 |
Replace all your shift bushings at once, use new cone screws(or at least have them) and definitely use BLUE loctite on the cone screws. There is a nice article on how to at Pelican, also if you search around here, you will discover that you will want to use a vise to press the shift coupler bushings out(unless they are in pieces) and back in
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Greg Bell |
Aug 15 2006, 11:07 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 137 Joined: 3-May 05 From: Warner Robins, GA Member No.: 4,024 |
I just ordered the new bushings. they should be here Friday! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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grasshopper |
Aug 15 2006, 11:09 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,613 Joined: 10-December 04 From: Valdosta, GA Member No.: 3,258 Region Association: None |
Awsome! You should come to the SEC! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif)
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