Replace or rebuild transmission?

[carson blocks]

Originally posted by Maxx Mazda
Anywhere. Shit, I got a 250 count pack of various sizes from Princess Auto for like $5

This is something everyone should have handy for general automotive and household repairs.

[Abeo]

A speed sensor from pick n pull is $10. Look for one that isn't leaky, pull it, and even if you have to replace the o-ring you have the sensor in hand while still being able to drive the crv.

Also, taking the sensor out of a junker vehicle gives you practice before working on your own vehicle. If you mess up, you don't pay for it plus you learn.

[Hallowed_point]

I'd be curious who actually "rebuilds" transmissions in Calgary vs replacing them with refurb units. From my experiences with my Camaro, no one has the tools for a Borg Warner T-56. When I wore out some gears in my Mustang, the only solution was for the Trans shop to replace it. Pretty bogus

[jabjab]

Originally posted by Abeo
A speed sensor from pick n pull is $10. Look for one that isn't leaky, pull it, and even if you have to replace the o-ring you have the sensor in hand while still being able to drive the crv.

Also, taking the sensor out of a junker vehicle gives you practice before working on your own vehicle. If you mess up, you don't pay for it plus you learn.

Brilliant idea! Which wrecks has this part? Never been to the wreckers for parts

[dirtsniffer]

Originally posted by Hallowed_point
I'd be curious who actually "rebuilds" transmissions in Calgary vs replacing them with refurb units. From my experiences with my Camaro, no one has the tools for a Borg Warner T-56. When I wore out some gears in my Mustang, the only solution was for the Trans shop to replace it. Pretty bogus

I wouldn't want one to rebuild a transmission outside of a transmission rebuilder. I would trust a remanufactured one one rebuilt inside a transmission shop anyday.

[Abeo]

Originally posted by jabjab


Brilliant idea! Which wrecks has this part? Never been to the wreckers for parts

http://www.picknpull.com/check_inven...-V&Distance=20

Also,

http://www.bucksautoparts.com/calgary/Inventory.aspx

Take a look at your CRV to see what tools you need to bring.

I've had some really good days out at the wreckers

[Hallowed_point]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer
I wouldn't want one to rebuild a transmission outside of a transmission rebuilder. I would trust a remanufactured one one rebuilt inside a transmission shop anyday.

I hear you, but it sure sucks having to have an entire transmission replaced because of a couple of worn out gears. Why can't they install upgraded parts inside a manual trans? It must be rocket science. Because it's all about get it in and out and f the customer , that's why

[carson blocks]

Originally posted by Hallowed_point
I hear you, but it sure sucks having to have an entire transmission replaced because of a couple of worn out gears. Why can't they install upgraded parts inside a manual trans? It must be rocket science. Because it's all about get it in and out and f the customer , that's why

Transmission rebuilders seem to specialize in automatics. I think they just don't have the experience or want the hassle of dealing with a manual. The manual is a simpler beast by far, but such a vastly different device and a different skillset needed by their techs that I doubt they want to get involved. The good news is the few specialized tools you need are available cheaply online and they're a simple enough beast with far less specialty tools and knowledge needed to reassemble correctly.

[Darell_n]

Originally posted by carson blocks


Transmission rebuilders seem to specialize in automatics. I think they just don't have the experience or want the hassle of dealing with a manual. The manual is a simpler beast by far, but such a vastly different device and a different skillset needed by their techs that I doubt they want to get involved. The good news is the few specialized tools you need are available cheaply online and they're a simple enough beast with far less specialty tools and knowledge needed to reassemble correctly.

Autos are way easier to rebuild. They are basically a bucket of loose parts stacked in a pyramid like a kids toy and don't require many tools to work on. i.e. A modern Chrysler 4/5/6 speed you need 1 torx bit and a pocket screwdriver to completely disassemble it.

[carson blocks]

Originally posted by Darell_n


Autos are way easier to rebuild. They are basically a bucket of loose parts stacked in a pyramid like a kids toy and don't require many tools to work on. i.e. A modern Chrysler 4/5/6 speed you need 1 torx bit and a pocket screwdriver to completely disassemble it.

I've helped with some auto tranny rebuilds and am still intimidated by autos because they're basically aluminum cases full of sharp bits and a ton of difficult snap rings and I didn't find the operation intuitive once inside. A manual trans I can see and understand, put it in the gears, and identify the crunchy parts by eye and feel. I probably need to sit down with a 4L60, a case of beer, and one of those 'how to rebuild your tranny' books and just get in to it.

[71/454]

Transmission supplies just off Blackfoot is a good place for orings if you need one. Not an automotive trans shop just all kinds of industrial parts.
Don't just put any oring in there as ATF will eat many different rubbers. I would ask them what they would suggest for oring material, of the top of my head I'd say nitrile should work but ask an expert.

[Darell_n]

^ TSL.

[jabjab]

Went to various auto supply stores and nobody carried the right o ring. I'm thinking of just ordering a whole new speed sensor to avoid the hassle. Went to the wreckers today and the bolt was stripped (just my luck) to the speed sensor

[relyt92]

Originally posted by jabjab
Went to various auto supply stores and nobody carried the right o ring. I'm thinking of just ordering a whole new speed sensor to avoid the hassle. Went to the wreckers today and the bolt was stripped (just my luck) to the speed sensor

Head over to Hi-Tech Seals, they'd have it.

[bourge73]

Originally posted by jabjab
Went to various auto supply stores and nobody carried the right o ring. I'm thinking of just ordering a whole new speed sensor to avoid the hassle. Went to the wreckers today and the bolt was stripped (just my luck) to the speed sensor

Did you even bother to call the appointment I set up for you ?
If not your beyond help. Here you are back wasting time asking
About what stupid parts you need when you could have had this
fixed already end rant

[legendboy]

Originally posted by Maxx Mazda
Replacing a transmission due to leaky axle seals?? Jesus, I hope you don't actually believe that...

[Rat Fink]

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[jabjab]

Originally posted by bourge73


Did you even bother to call the appointment I set up for you ?
If not your beyond help. Here you are back wasting time asking
About what stupid parts you need when you could have had this
fixed already end rant

I didn't need to go to your friends shop to tell me it's leaking from the speed sensor. I cleaned up the area of the leak and drove it for a week and saw that it's a bit wet from the base.

[bourge73]

Originally posted by jabjab


I didn't need to go to your friends shop to tell me it's leaking from the speed sensor. I cleaned up the area of the leak and drove it for a week and saw that it's a bit wet from the base.

Ok got it your fixing yourself with an o ring ......great....
Then why bother wasting my time or making a thread ?

[jabjab]

Originally posted by bourge73


Ok got it your fixing yourself with an o ring ......great....
Then why bother wasting my time or making a thread ?

Well at the time I didn't know what it was. I'm not exactly sure why you seem so upset lol