Home  |  Forums  |  914 Info  |  Blogs
 
914World.com - The fastest growing online 914 community!
 
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way.
Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
 

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

> What to do about a worn transmission?, Help
rbzymek
post May 4 2019, 08:13 PM
Post #1


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 195
Joined: 5-April 19
From: Northville, MI
Member No.: 23,013
Region Association: Upper MidWest
So I just bought a 1975 1.8 with no rust and fairly new paint. It has a progressive carb but I have just about all of the parts to take it back to L-Jet. I also have a Triad on order to replace the Monza exhaust. The synchros are shot in first and second. What's a the best option? Cogs and Cogs are asking $1600 for a rebuilt trans. Are there any other recommendations? Should I have my own box rebuilt or just accept a rebuilt and return my core? Thanks.
Ray
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
 
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
Replies(1 - 11)
mepstein
post May 4 2019, 08:22 PM
Post #2


914-6 GT in waiting
***************

Group: Members
Posts: 19,296
Joined: 19-September 09
From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE
Member No.: 10,825
Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
I think Mike/Dr Evil has some of the best pricing on rebuilding trans.

@Dr Evil
User is online!Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Montreal914
post May 4 2019, 08:52 PM
Post #3


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,568
Joined: 8-August 10
From: Claremont, CA
Member No.: 12,023
Region Association: Southern California
Buy Dr Evil's video, get another core box for parts, prepare to buy the 1st gear slider and dig in (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

Fun and rewarding project made easy thanks to the Dr.

Good luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Tdskip
post May 5 2019, 08:55 AM
Post #4


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 3,686
Joined: 1-December 17
From: soCal
Member No.: 21,666
Region Association: None
QUOTE(Montreal914 @ May 4 2019, 09:52 PM) *

Buy Dr Evil's video, get another core box for parts, prepare to buy the 1st gear slider and dig in (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

Fun and rewarding project made easy thanks to the Dr.

Good luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)


If you are mechanically handy at encourage you to give it a go, about 14 of us did a group rebuild and it’s not difficult at all with some coaching.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
PanelBilly
post May 5 2019, 09:40 AM
Post #5


914 Guru
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 5,809
Joined: 23-July 06
From: Kent, Wa
Member No.: 6,488
Region Association: Pacific Northwest
Or pull the stack and send it to DrEvil. It’s an easy process and takes very little skill.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Dr Evil
post May 6 2019, 01:42 PM
Post #6


Send me your transmission!
***************

Group: Members
Posts: 23,002
Joined: 21-November 03
From: Loveland, OH 45140
Member No.: 1,372
Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
QUOTE(PanelBilly @ May 5 2019, 11:40 AM) *

Or pull the stack and send it to DrEvil. It’s an easy process and takes very little skill.

This is my favorite idea. Fast and easy for me, cheaper for you. I answered your PM, too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

Thanks for the love, fellas. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
roblav1
post May 6 2019, 08:53 PM
Post #7


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 528
Joined: 18-September 12
From: KY
Member No.: 14,943
Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
For $1600, take a crap shoot and buy about 8 of them.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Dr Evil
post May 7 2019, 06:12 AM
Post #8


Send me your transmission!
***************

Group: Members
Posts: 23,002
Joined: 21-November 03
From: Loveland, OH 45140
Member No.: 1,372
Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
QUOTE(roblav1 @ May 6 2019, 10:53 PM) *

For $1600, take a crap shoot and buy about 8 of them.

If you live near me, I agree with this as I will then buy the cores off of you and rebuild one for you when they crap out (they will (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) )
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
robin cox
post May 11 2019, 07:36 AM
Post #9


Newbie
*

Group: Members
Posts: 7
Joined: 27-March 18
From: Bath, UK
Member No.: 22,002
Region Association: England
I have a tired crunchy side shift transmission in my 72 car but I also have a 69 tail shift transmission from another car that was rebuilt by Porsche at some expense in the 90's and I've barely used it since. So I want to use the older TS transmission but covert it to side shift with the parts from my SS transmission. I fancy doing it myself but I'm not sure where to look for advice or instruction, I have the Haynes manual, but any pointers or advice on what's involved inside the box would be appreciated.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Dr Evil
post May 11 2019, 01:48 PM
Post #10


Send me your transmission!
***************

Group: Members
Posts: 23,002
Joined: 21-November 03
From: Loveland, OH 45140
Member No.: 1,372
Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
QUOTE(robin cox @ May 11 2019, 09:36 AM) *

I have a tired crunchy side shift transmission in my 72 car but I also have a 69 tail shift transmission from another car that was rebuilt by Porsche at some expense in the 90's and I've barely used it since. So I want to use the older TS transmission but covert it to side shift with the parts from my SS transmission. I fancy doing it myself but I'm not sure where to look for advice or instruction, I have the Haynes manual, but any pointers or advice on what's involved inside the box would be appreciated.

That’s not too hard. I do cover that in my DVD. It would be a pretty intense and time consuming write up, better on video. You have all the parts, you will need the alignment jig.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
SteveL
post May 11 2019, 03:22 PM
Post #11


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 658
Joined: 7-August 03
From: Andover, MN
Member No.: 991
Region Association: None
I'm going to need a trans refresh soon. I am much more intimated by the thought of pulling the trans apart than I am of the engine. Is it really that easy to pull the stack to send it to the good doc?
Doc - once you have the stack, what is ballpark average for you to go through a "normally worn" one?
Not trying to pin down a price, cannot do that without seeing it. Just trying to figure where it likely fits in the list.
Thanks
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mepstein
post May 11 2019, 04:00 PM
Post #12


914-6 GT in waiting
***************

Group: Members
Posts: 19,296
Joined: 19-September 09
From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE
Member No.: 10,825
Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
QUOTE(SteveL @ May 11 2019, 05:22 PM) *

I'm going to need a trans refresh soon. I am much more intimated by the thought of pulling the trans apart than I am of the engine. Is it really that easy to pull the stack to send it to the good doc?
Doc - once you have the stack, what is ballpark average for you to go through a "normally worn" one?
Not trying to pin down a price, cannot do that without seeing it. Just trying to figure where it likely fits in the list.
Thanks


"Is it really that easy to pull the stack to send it to the good doc?"

Yes. I think all you need is a 13mm.
User is online!Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
« Next Oldest · 914World Garage · Next Newest »
 

Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 

Display Mode: Switch to: Standard · Linear+ · Switch to: Outline

Track this topic · Email this topic · Print this topic · Subscribe to this forum

- Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 28th May 2024 - 05:29 AM
Invision Power Board v9.1.4 © 2024  IPS, Inc.
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community!
We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ...