November 13, 200421 yr 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
November 13, 200421 yr 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.
November 14, 200421 yr 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:(
November 15, 200421 yr Author 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.....
November 15, 200421 yr 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!
November 15, 200421 yr 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.
November 20, 200421 yr Author 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.
November 24, 200421 yr 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.
November 25, 200421 yr 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
November 25, 200421 yr 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
November 25, 200421 yr 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
November 25, 200421 yr 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.
December 9, 200421 yr Author 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
December 9, 200421 yr 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
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