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| ws91420 |
 Mar 10 2006, 09:06 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  |
I am looking at a used transmission that has a fairly fresh rebuild (less than 300 miles) according to the shop. The shop said that synchros have been refreshed(need to get a definition on that one) and first gear replaced (need to check if they mean dogteeth). The deal is $750 and my disassembled trans that I havedone some work to but don't have the time to get it reassembled.
So opinions are welcomed is this a good deal or not? Also this shop does have experience w/ Porsches and other euro cars This post has been edited by ws91420: Mar 10 2006, 09:07 PM |
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| jr91472 |
Mar 11 2006, 08:03 AM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
I agree with Dr Evil. There is a reason people say "refreshed vs rebuilt".
That price seems typical, but I would definetly want some amount of warranty for $750 (maybe 6 months) in case something catastrophic happened once you installed. For example, about 2 years ago I was exactly where you are and spent about the same amount of money your are talking about on a "newer" gear box from a seasoned mechanic with tons of 914 experience. The transmission ran great for about 60 miles when the expansion bolt backed out of the pinion shaft ruining the bolt and drilling a hole in the rear cover. Shit happens right? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) Fortunately for me the mechanic stood by his work and supplied the replacement parts which I installed myself (actually took the entire thing apart and started over with the help of this club). If I had it to do all over again, I would have simply "refreshed" the box myself and saved a lot of time and money. I am no mechanic and can say that working on a transmission is NOT impossible. Check red-beard's site for a great article. Also, there is a great link in the classics section of this site. Anyone can flip syncro's and file slider teeth which is probably (as Dr Evil stated) what "refreshed" means. Save your $750 for new bearings...... YOU CAN DO IT!!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif) |
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ws91420 used rebuilt trans price Mar 10 2006, 09:06 PM
olav So they get a transmission and $750.00?
And ... Mar 10 2006, 09:10 PM ws91420 That is an option but still price would be about t... Mar 10 2006, 09:26 PM dweymer you can survive in a town like that easier than a ... Mar 10 2006, 09:51 PM ws91420 I can't believe no one has an opinion if this ... Mar 10 2006, 11:00 PM SGB wll this guy guarentee his work? How long? I bel... Mar 10 2006, 11:15 PM drewvw I've found the opposite effect with mechanics,... Mar 10 2006, 11:15 PM ws91420 Price is for the low mileage trans itself. I would... Mar 10 2006, 11:28 PM bondo If he used new bearings, he'd be losing money.... Mar 11 2006, 12:10 AM gregrobbins Probably a refreshed transmission, but if the shop... Mar 11 2006, 12:34 AM Dr Evil Hey man,
Red-beard (James Tomlinson) and I used to... Mar 11 2006, 01:20 AM ws91420 My issue is time and a place to work on it. The tr... Mar 11 2006, 09:48 AM kwales Replacing gear parts and synchros is easy. Kinda ... Mar 11 2006, 09:59 AM sgomes Just my 2cents:
Run away from that thing as fast ... Mar 11 2006, 10:01 AM olav <... Mar 11 2006, 11:31 AM jimkelly We should - kidnap - um - I mean pickup - Dr. Evil... Mar 11 2006, 11:55 AM scottb i am undergoing my trany service with the good doc... Mar 11 2006, 02:34 PM ! In the past...I just picked up used trannies, slam... Mar 11 2006, 02:41 PM jim_hoyland Dr. Evil did mine and I would recommend listening ... Mar 11 2006, 03:12 PM ws91420 Mar 11 2006, 10:46 PM
Dr Evil I remember that. I must have missunderstood as it ... Mar 11 2006, 11:53 PM |
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