 Between a rock and a tranny, I need your collective advice |
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| sgomes |
 Jun 10 2004, 09:23 PM
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Hi all! Just wanted to start by saying that it was really fun putting faces to names at the WCC. I hope to have my car off the jackstands for next year. And to that end.....
The only major thing keeping my car off the road for the last THREE (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) years is the tranny. Basically I was an idiot and bought a "rebuilt" side-shifter from Motor Meister for $1800. As Brad will attest it's basically junk. I only put about 10 miles on it while it put out all kinds of un-godly noise. It's way to late to try and get any money out of Motor Meister so basically I just have to put that $1800 bucks out of my mind. There are some salvageable parts in this thing so it's not a TOTAL waste so here is my question: Option 1) Brad and company have given me a general estimate of $2500 to get that one rebuilt and back on the road. Option 2) Roll the dice and go looking for another tranny rebuilt or not. Option 3) Maybe combine option 1 and 2 (with a cheap, un-rebuilt #2) and try to make 1+1=1 My goal is just to get the car back on the road and to never ever see the insides of another 901. This isn't an auto-x car just a daily driver. Any thoughts? Shannon |
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| Joe Bob |
Jun 10 2004, 09:41 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
MY humble opinion.....find a trans out of a roller....even a tail slapper....trade parts and throw it in. I've done that for years. Everyone I blow up was due to me doing something abusive.....a lot of times.
The Rocket had two used transmissions with a Quaife LSD and I POUNDED on it with a 964 cammed 3.0.....one let go and I pulled the LSD and slammed it into a spare I had laying around..... YMMV (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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| campbellcj |
Jun 10 2004, 09:48 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,549 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California 
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I agree with Z -- unless you are (a) racing or (b) depending on your teener for daily transportation (doesn't sound like it based on your description) then your cheapest bet is to buy a few cheap used trannies, plug the best one into the car, and when that one blows up, start combining parts or simply plug the second bestest one in...
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