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| tributary |
 Aug 11 2004, 02:14 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 9-August 04 From: Las Vegas NV Member No.: 2,489  |
Apparently my 914 needs new syncros...since I am a weekend mechanic at best
my thought is to just get a new tranny.... estimates are about 2 grand...wow! I might not be able to sell the car for that.. Question.. Are there other trannys from other cars that might work? Is replacing the syncros something a weekend hack could undertake? Don't Volkswagon's have trans axles ...are there kits that could convert? The car is fun to drive and all but is by no means a hot rod... I just want to be able to shift smoothy through the gears... I am not one to drive over 100 mph often... Just looking for it to be a nice driver...the motor is new... any advice appeciated ... John (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) |
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| seanery |
Aug 11 2004, 02:16 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
Is it a side or tail shifter?
You can pick up side-shifter trannies very reasonable: swap meets $75-150 eBay $125-250 classifieds $100 + Tailshifters are less good luck |
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| jr91472 |
Aug 11 2004, 02:18 PM
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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 |
Based on my shopping of estimates, you can get a full re-built between $1000-$1500 depending on what they find inside the tranny. Could be less if indeed all you need are syncro's
good luck JR |
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| GaroldShaffer |
Aug 11 2004, 02:22 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,622 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE you can get a full re-built between $1000-$1500 depending on what they find inside the tranny (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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| Dave_Darling |
Aug 11 2004, 02:30 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,985 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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There are no other transmissions that "just bolt up and work". However, with enough time and money and fabrication, you can make just about anything fit and work.
--DD |
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| sgomes |
Aug 11 2004, 05:52 PM
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Electric Member Group: Members Posts: 815 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 2,029 |
We need a "I completely disagree" smilie...
I would be HIGHLY sceptical of a $1000 901. HIGHLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe others have had vastly different experiences than me but I've paid more than that twice and both times got hosed. (Brad can chime in on what I got for $1800 bucks) If it is a totally unknown and out of the car tranny I would not suggest buying anything under 2.5kilo-bucks. |
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| jr91472 |
Aug 11 2004, 06:04 PM
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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 |
Buying a cheaper used tranny is not a bad alternatiive IF IF IF you know it history and/or trust PO. Otherwise you might end up replacing syncro's on someone else's tranny.
JR |
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| Red-Beard |
Aug 11 2004, 10:47 PM
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"Ya canna change the laws of Physics" Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,124 Joined: 11-February 03 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 288 Region Association: None |
Unless it is in the car and you get to drive it, it is a core, unless someone has pulled it apart and documented it.
I was offereing refurbished 901's for $750 exchange, but I also tell you up front that you are getting good used parts. 914 owners are too cheap to Pony up $750 for a good condition used tranny. I would be Sceptical of a $1000 or $1500 tranny, since it takes $2500 in parts to renew one to brand spanking new. james |
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| Red-Beard |
Aug 11 2004, 10:49 PM
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"Ya canna change the laws of Physics" Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,124 Joined: 11-February 03 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 288 Region Association: None |
Oh yeah - Buy a tail shift tranny and rebuild it yourself.
$100 for the tranny (Parts doner) $80 for the special tools $50 for the kit $25 for the big regular tools if you don't have them (25mm socket and Big Fucking Cresent Wrench) |
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| Brad Roberts |
Aug 12 2004, 12:14 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
QUOTE Based on my shopping of estimates, you can get a full re-built between $1000-$1500 depending on what they find inside the tranny. When I rebuild an engine I replace the bearings/pistons/cylinders.. ONE bearing in the 901 transmission is over 350$ right now. First gear slider is in the 350$ range. There is NO WAY in Hell you can buy a "rebuilt" tranny for 1500$. As Red Beard pointed out: REFURBISHED...good used parts... This is what you are buying. I have no issues with refurb'd boxes... just STOP calling them rebuilt. I have people who drop 7k on a 2.0 engine rebuild and then drop 3500$ on a 901 rebuild (all new everything) they continue to ask "why" does it cost this much when everyone seems to be able to do it for 1500$ ?? I have to go through this about 3 times a month... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Rant over.. back to installing a engine/trans. B |
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