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> The Saga of the Lapuwali Raffle Tranny, In memory of James
Dr Evil
post Dec 27 2006, 02:05 PM
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I am so very happy to be finished with this tranny rebuild. It has taken FAR longer than anticipated due to some set backs that were out of my control. The cool thing is that the winner, Charles (914Nerd), has been increadibly understanding, grateful and poistive about receiving this tranny. In many ways Charles is an example to all of 914dom in that he is patient, unassuming and just an all around great guy. Kinda reminds me of James in a way. We all seem to have a little bit of James in us.

I took more time than normal with this tranny and added some extra goodies (male drain plugs and a set of bolts). I used the time spent rebuilding it as meditation and a way to give my own version of thanks to our missed member, James Montebello. I am so lucky to have had the ability to do something like this and the support to do such. It has helped my grieving process.

Thanks to the community as a whole for their support of our friend's family, for buying tickets, donating a tranny, and being patient. I hardly get any time to work on my car now a days, but I still come to hang out with my friends. The events of recent have punctuated that indeed it is the community, comraderie, and fellowship more than the cars that keep us together. The 914 does not miss James, we "the community" do.

Here are some pics of the tranny before I shrink wrapped it and shipped it off via Grey Hound to Santa Fe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

In loving memory of James Montebello


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post Dec 27 2006, 02:07 PM
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your a saint Mike!

thanks for being who you are!
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post Dec 27 2006, 02:35 PM
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great job Mike! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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post Dec 27 2006, 02:50 PM
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apologize for the hijack mike!

Sean,
yes... make it a -6
when you gonna put that 2.2 in there sir?
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post Dec 27 2006, 04:04 PM
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-hijack continues---sorry mike-

I dunno...I can't make up my mind...thinking about a Perry Kiehl conversion on the car or a big jake...I've got time - won't be home til May at the soonest.
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post Dec 27 2006, 05:16 PM
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makes sense...

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post Dec 27 2006, 05:26 PM
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Great sentiments, Mike. You are a credit to our community!

Thanks,
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post Dec 27 2006, 06:11 PM
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rust free you say ?
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QUOTE(type47fan @ Dec 27 2006, 03:26 PM) *

Great sentiments, Mike. You are a credit to our community!

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Strange...but a credit nontheless (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

P.S. don't ask about the powder coating tranny (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) still sitting on the table completely disassembled. Might have to put some jackstands under it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) Rotten roof kinda took all of my free time as of late. Sorry (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Dec 27 2006, 06:27 PM
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You guys are too kind. I am just trying to perpetuate more of what James was like (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Scott, I am cooling down on the rebuilding for about 6 months at least. I gotta concentrate on skool. No rush (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Dec 28 2006, 09:42 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out.
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sure is clean. on p.87 of the pains manual the vent is shown with the opening forward, @ 45* outboard from the centerline of the trans case. not so with the trans as pictured. how crutial is this dif? i *think* the trans is dry. don't forget to lube it up.

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post Dec 29 2006, 11:54 AM
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Not a huge deal on the vent, but to be uber anal one would want to point the vent more forward or at a 45*. This puts the beveled inner part in a way so as to not allow splashback to escape. 17mm wrench and 1sec.

Yes, trannies must ship dry and the proud new owner has been advised.
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post Dec 31 2006, 09:01 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) evil you are a "REAL" role model and everyone in "the club" should be proud to be associated with you!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) oh by the way doc my tranny is holding up just great on this fla trip ............ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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