Now Be honest..., Rebuilding the transmission.... Options

[aveale]

Now I don't want the "15 minute Oil Cooler Seal" Replacement Hoax (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)

I have a grindy going into second gear and that is it. The gates are tight everywhere, linkage is great, bushings seem fine.

How difficult is it to go into the tranny and update some worn bits?

As a frame of reference, I have taken the engine out, did some fuel line and injector stuff, oil cooler seals, valve adjustments, exhaust and heating stuff...minor yet somewhat brave for a newbie.

I have no problems spending cash, but I would love to give this a go if it is do-able.

Please help me decide --> is it something I should do or farm out???

Cheers

T

[Demick]

BTW. If you grind going into second, then you have worn the dog teeth. If you just replace the synchro band, your grinding will go away, but you will probably end up with much difficulty getting into second instead. So you probably need to replace the dog teeth and slider for 2nd gear as well. Best thing to do is replace your 2nd/3rd slider with a good 4th/5th slider from a donor transmission as the sliders are big $$. And since your 2nd/3rd gearstack is already apart - definitely replace the 3rd gear synchro as well. I assume you are already doing the 1st gear stuff as that wears the most.

Demick