pmichaud Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 I am a newbie, so I am sure its been asked before..Where ( where is best?) can I buy a rebuilt 5spd 4wd RD for my 87 GL wagon? How much do these generally run? TIA Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 I would say go to your local pull a part and find a used one. Maybe try talking to CCR and see if they know anyone who rebuilds trannys or shcucks/napa? I really have no idea other than a used one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahag1978 Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 From everything I've read and been told, a used, low mileage tranny is a safer bet than a rebuilt any day. I followed the advice and got a used one. Look for a donor that met a premature demise... it was actually easy here in the rust zone... the frames got eaten before the serious mechanical parts failed. The donor I got mine from had only 69,000, about the same as my original that had a rusted-through frame and had to be retired:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmichaud Posted November 15, 2004 Author Share Posted November 15, 2004 From everything I've read and been told, a used, low mileage tranny is a safer bet than a rebuilt any day. I followed the advice and got a used one. Look for a donor that met a premature demise... it was actually easy here in the rust zone... the frames got eaten before the serious mechanical parts failed. The donor I got mine from had only 69,000, about the same as my original that had a rusted-through frame and had to be retired:( Where did you find a tranny in mass?? I am in upstate NY and wouldrive over there to get one???? I havent had much luck In CNY..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahag1978 Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 Where did you find a tranny in mass?? I am in upstate NY and wouldrive over there to get one???? I havent had much luck In CNY..... http://www.burlingtonautoparts.com A-Burlington Used Auto Parts, Hazen Road, Shirley, Mass. a little over half way down the MassPike, about a 5 hr. drive for you. Nice people. There is also Borges, I forget where they are, but I seem to remember more on the South Shore of Mass. If you call Borges, he has the name of a place in Upstate NY, it's Doctor something, I called him and he referred me to A-Burlington for my Brat transmission. Kind of round about but successful in the end. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 i concur, you can generally pick up a few used transmissions for the cost of a rebuild (for an XT6 anyway). if you have space, grab an extra one when you see a good deal. i do it myself, but if you don't a transmission shop should swap them out and replace the filter for you for 150-200 bucks. it's a very easy job with the right equipment. 250 for a used trans plus 250 for install = 500. i'd rather pay that twice (which isn't likely if you shop smart) than 3,000 for a quality rebuild. don't forget to drain and fill the diff fluid in the trans. i installed a used one i traded parts for 50,000 miles ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmichaud Posted November 20, 2004 Author Share Posted November 20, 2004 http://www.burlingtonautoparts.com A-Burlington Used Auto Parts, Hazen Road, Shirley, Mass. a little over half way down the MassPike, about a 5 hr. drive for you. Nice people. There is also Borges, I forget where they are, but I seem to remember more on the South Shore of Mass. If you call Borges, he has the name of a place in Upstate NY, it's Doctor something, I called him and he referred me to A-Burlington for my Brat transmission. Kind of round about but successful in the end. Good luck! Thanks, BTW I can make it almost to NH border in 5, I have speed limit issues...I'll search for the doctor first then try down towrads your way..Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawnk Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 Just purchased a USED 4w, 5sp, dual range for $350 & $150 shipping. Try out WWW.car-parts.com, they will connect you with all the Yards in USA/Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahag1978 Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 Just purchased a USED 4w, 5sp, dual range for $350 & $150 shipping. Try out WWW.car-parts.com, they will connect you with all the Yards in USA/Canada. A-Burlington is pretty cheap, I got my '78 - 4 sp with 69,000 mi. for $150. cash 'n' carry. I found my seatbelts through http://www.car-parts.com $50.00 for the pair included shipping from B&R Auto Wrecking http://www.autowrecking.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahag1978 Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 Thanks, BTW I can make it almost to NH border in 5, I have speed limit issues...I'll search for the doctor first then try down towrads your way..Thanks again. Whoa Skippy 5 hours? I assume the issue has to do with not obeying the speed limit? LOL! Borges is in Dighton, MA 1-800-662-6150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudrat79 Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 SeaHag.....Your Belts Came from Out here on the West Coast......I Live 4 Blocks From My Local B&R Auto Wreckers......They Know me very well there...... Good Luck on the tranny....John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahag1978 Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 SeaHag.....Your Belts Came from Out here on the West Coast......I Live 4 Blocks From My Local B&R Auto Wreckers......They Know me very well there...... Good Luck on the tranny....John Thanks! I understand we are as far away from each other as possible without getting our feet wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmichaud Posted December 9, 2004 Author Share Posted December 9, 2004 Whoa Skippy 5 hours? I assume the issue has to do with not obeying the speed limit? LOL! Borges is in Dighton, MA 1-800-662-6150 hahahhaha ya thats part of it..I got a tranny from everdrive, $500, one year unlimited mileage warranty...works great! Everything functions, going to put my new struts on this weekend and I should be ready for our Syracuse winter of 120 inches+ of snow...got a remote starter, a block heater, and new snow tires.... PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Put out a thread in the "Market Place" forum. This board is really good on that sort of thing. Members usually have such things on hand (in their stash) and other members are always volunteering to haul parts on their travels. I got a spare for the price of gas to deliver it Just a thought? Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.