So my diff is making lathing noises and I need a new transmission. 5 speed manual for an '87. Anyone recommend a good place to look? I've found a price at Just Vee Dubs, anyone have experience with them??? Can you recommend anywhere else to look. I'd rather a rebuilt unit so I knew I could rely on it rather than a used high mileage one.
Thanks!
Need new transmission any recommendations?
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Re: Need new transmission any recommendations?
Most of these transmissions can last 200 to 300K with no problems. A few self machine the differential housing, sounds like that's what yours is doing. Synchros only fail when abused regularly.
Used transaxles are so inexpensive, it's very hard to justify rebuilding them, especially if you handle the replacement labor yourself. Plan on a day's work, 1st time, after the 3rd or 4th, you'll have it down to 1 1/2 hours.
Check Broke's transmission pages at http://www.brokevw.com/ , especially check the ratio charts on the bottom of the Ratios page, also see the
Mounts - MK1 vs. MK2/MK3 page and the Reverse Switch Wiring page. There are many choices available, a ratio change can change the acceleration and fuel economy significantly if desired.
Used transaxles are so inexpensive, it's very hard to justify rebuilding them, especially if you handle the replacement labor yourself. Plan on a day's work, 1st time, after the 3rd or 4th, you'll have it down to 1 1/2 hours.
Check Broke's transmission pages at http://www.brokevw.com/ , especially check the ratio charts on the bottom of the Ratios page, also see the
Mounts - MK1 vs. MK2/MK3 page and the Reverse Switch Wiring page. There are many choices available, a ratio change can change the acceleration and fuel economy significantly if desired.
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triplewhite
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Alright, thanks a lot. I'm new to the area (midsouth) and the country, can you, or anyone recommend a breakers yard? And is that the correct terminology? In the UK I would look for "scrap yards" or "salvage yards." Is a junkyard the same thing in the US?
I'm pretty condident I could do the work myself, but I practically work a 7-day week so time for large projects is limited and inconsistent. I fear I will have to pay someone to do this, which is why I was opting for the rebuilt unit... Sadly more expensive, but also more convenient. I need this car running and reliable. If I put a junkyard transmission in, there's not telling how long it will last before doing the same thing again... Oh the decisions...
I'm pretty condident I could do the work myself, but I practically work a 7-day week so time for large projects is limited and inconsistent. I fear I will have to pay someone to do this, which is why I was opting for the rebuilt unit... Sadly more expensive, but also more convenient. I need this car running and reliable. If I put a junkyard transmission in, there's not telling how long it will last before doing the same thing again... Oh the decisions...