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| gendent |
 Nov 16 2011, 03:30 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 89 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Lewison ID Member No.: 11,528 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
Does anyone have a big ball park figure on what it costs to 1) rebuild a sideshifter on my own-not including beer and 2) what it should cost for a shop to do it? I could use the good Dr Evil as well. I am not looking for exact costs, just a range to work with. If I do it I will have to add about $500 for hooking up my wood stove in the shop. It is 25 F in the shop right now. Fingers no workee so good.
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| jimkelly |
Nov 16 2011, 03:38 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
just hope it does not need a 1st/reverse slider - $400+ new
used parts for the rest are not bad cost wise. dr evil is the way to go - get it done right the first time. jim |
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| pcar916 |
Nov 16 2011, 03:41 PM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None 
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That totally depends on why you're rebuilding it. The following assumes you've inspected and/or replaced any bushings in the shifter linkage before you suspect the transaxle of bad behavior.
If you're just sealing it up because it's leaking all over the floor then a gasket kit will be nearly all you'll need. If you have to replace bearings and / sliders / spiders / dog teeth, it'll be "a bunch". If it's only a synchronizer or two and a gasket kit then a few hundred should do it. Can't really tell until you get in there. Add in the cost of Dr. Evil's rebuild course into the cost as well. That's money well spent. While you're "in the neighborhood" you may as well repack the cv joints and replace the boots if needed. Good luck |
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| Cevan |
Nov 16 2011, 04:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Western Massachusetts Member No.: 7,351 |
I had a couple of extra 901 boxes. I sent my gear stack to Dr. Evil and he diagnosed what needed to be replaced. I was able to harvest the sliders and a set of dogteeth from one of the extra 901's and send them to him. His labor was pretty cheap as I recall. I replaced all the seals myself.
Removing, shipping and reinstalling the gearstack was a piece of cake. He has a write up in the vendor section. |
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| shoguneagle |
Nov 16 2011, 06:25 PM
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shoguneagle Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 3-January 03 From: CA, OR, AZ (CAZOR); New Mexico Member No.: 84 Region Association: Northern California |
I would get the "Great Doc Evil of the EVILWORKs" involved at least to provide advise such as reviewing the gear stack as indicated. His opinion goes a long ways in my book and then you would have a basis to work from. Either have Doc do it (does a great job), take his course (I will even provide the CD which I have around here somewhere), or go blindly yourself (a lot of problems this way; do not ask how I know).
If you decide to do it yourself, then get the great Doc's CD; people on this board will give all kinds of advice (some jokingly, but most very good including danger warnings). Then you take it very slowly working your way through and photo/document. What about any special tooling?? Doc built mine which I am completely happy with the quality, craftmanship, and everything. Did not have to sweat anything and even drank a couple of Ice Cold "brewski's" giving myself a pat on the back on the great job I did on the transaxle -- The great job I did was having Doc Evil build it; I even take pride in telling people "my transaxle is in the best of health since it was just recently had a medical examination". "Punny, isn't it!!!! Puns amoung Puns!!! Steve Hurt |
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| McMark |
Nov 16 2011, 07:13 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I did about 5 a couple months ago. Not sure why there was such a rush. They pretty much all ran about $1000 for labor and cleaning, and about $1000 for parts (mostly 1,2,3 components).
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| Dr Evil |
Nov 16 2011, 07:17 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,038 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Thanks for the kind recommendations (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
There is a thread in the vendors section with info on my costs (link below), the link below for my DVD course, and we are all here to help if you go it on your own (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Dr Evil |
Nov 16 2011, 07:19 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,038 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(McMark @ Nov 16 2011, 08:13 PM)  I did about 5 a couple months ago. Not sure why there was such a rush. They pretty much all ran about $1000 for labor and cleaning, and about $1000 for parts (mostly 1,2,3 components). I do mine for far less than $2000, including shipping. |
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| messix |
Nov 16 2011, 07:34 PM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Nov 16 2011, 05:19 PM) QUOTE(McMark @ Nov 16 2011, 08:13 PM) I did about 5 a couple months ago. Not sure why there was such a rush. They pretty much all ran about $1000 for labor and cleaning, and about $1000 for parts (mostly 1,2,3 components). I do mine for far less than $2000, including shipping. I pm'd him on the one I have. |
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| gendent |
Nov 16 2011, 07:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 89 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Lewison ID Member No.: 11,528 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Sorry to be tardy to the talk. I am sensing that all roads lead to Evil so I should enjoy the trip and take the wise direction I have been given. I have addressed the bushings and still grind into 1st, occasionally have to double clutch into 3rd , and feel trapped when trying to shift out of 5th. So grinding, double clutchs and trapped sound like I should grab the nearest tranny, go to a drag show, and enjoy the Evil being shown to me. If not the DVD then actually sending the unit in to be rebuilt is the ticket. Yes/No? (and yes I do enjoy puns, much to the horror of my family and whatever friends I have left)
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| Dr Evil |
Nov 16 2011, 07:52 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,038 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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The big ticket item is a new 1st slider = $500. I often have good used that will last a long time for much less, but the $500 part is the stumbler for many. I always work on the price with people as I want them happy, driving and dont just do this for the $$ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| 76-914 |
Nov 16 2011, 08:12 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,698 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Nov 16 2011, 05:19 PM) QUOTE(McMark @ Nov 16 2011, 08:13 PM) I did about 5 a couple months ago. Not sure why there was such a rush. They pretty much all ran about $1000 for labor and cleaning, and about $1000 for parts (mostly 1,2,3 components). I do mine for far less than $2000, including shipping. C'mon Doc, you know everything is more expensive, here in CA. 2nds on the Doc's video. |
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| McMark |
Nov 16 2011, 08:15 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Nov 16 2011, 05:19 PM) QUOTE(McMark @ Nov 16 2011, 08:13 PM) I did about 5 a couple months ago. Not sure why there was such a rush. They pretty much all ran about $1000 for labor and cleaning, and about $1000 for parts (mostly 1,2,3 components). I do mine for far less than $2000, including shipping. It's a great deal, no doubt. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| Racing916 |
Nov 16 2011, 10:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 341 Joined: 16-October 04 From: Binghamton, NY Member No.: 2,959 Region Association: North East States |
Dr. Evil,
Did you get my email about a rebuild? Let me know. Thanks, Steve |
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| Richard Casto |
Nov 17 2011, 08:13 AM
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Blue Sky Motorsports, LLC Group: Members Posts: 1,465 Joined: 2-August 05 From: Durham, NC Member No.: 4,523 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(pcar916 @ Nov 16 2011, 04:41 PM) That totally depends on why you're rebuilding it. The following assumes you've inspected and/or replaced any bushings in the shifter linkage before you suspect the transaxle of bad behavior. If you're just sealing it up because it's leaking all over the floor then a gasket kit will be nearly all you'll need. If you have to replace bearings and / sliders / spiders / dog teeth, it'll be "a bunch". If it's only a synchronizer or two and a gasket kit then a few hundred should do it. Can't really tell until you get in there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Cost can be reasonable if you just focus on what is broken or worn beyond reuse, or astronomic if you just decide to replace all wear items (even if still serviceable). I list prices on my website. You can PM or email me specific question. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Richard |
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| Dr Evil |
Nov 17 2011, 09:47 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,038 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Racing916 @ Nov 16 2011, 11:03 PM) Dr. Evil, Did you get my email about a rebuild? Let me know. Thanks, Steve Nope. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Email at MakeMy914Go at yahoo |
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| Racing916 |
Nov 17 2011, 04:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 341 Joined: 16-October 04 From: Binghamton, NY Member No.: 2,959 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Nov 17 2011, 07:47 AM) QUOTE(Racing916 @ Nov 16 2011, 11:03 PM) Dr. Evil, Did you get my email about a rebuild? Let me know. Thanks, Steve Nope. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Email at MakeMy914Go at yahoo Email sent... Thanks! |
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| Dr Evil |
Nov 17 2011, 05:28 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,038 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Email received, answer sent (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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