ST-R auto gearbox issue

[bradc]

I could probably drive down for a day with Dave or someone else and do it if you pay for petrol both ways and provide a lunch I'm keen. Anyone else?

[confusis]

sounds good - trailers are a PITA!
have to sort finances first though. and you'd have to bring axle stands and any specialised tools as all i have is a basic socket set and the car jack

subway for lunch? only fast food we have in town.. either that or cafes - my cooking isnt that great

what sort of gas bill are we talking? 340kms round trip..

[elnevio]

what sort of gas bill are we talking? 340kms round trip..

I think brad can get about 1000kms from a thimble-full of super, so a couple of dollars should cover it!


Seriously, this is what this club is about and is great to see!

I'm sure you'll all have a great day.

[bradc]

Make it about $80 I guess

[crazydriver81]

Bargain!

[Subaru ETA]

the thing is that it would be ALOT easier to do it in auckland. how big is you garage space? do you have a compressor?

also i get dragged into work most weekends so it may be difficult to dedicate a whole weekend. if it was up here it would be easier to do it after work

[confusis]

no real garage.. no compressor :/ was going to be a driveway job. we're currently living in the garage!

[confusis]

So what would I need?

Gearbox
Torque Convertor
Fluid (12l?)
Any gaskets?

[bradc]

Yep!

shouldn't need any gaskets unless you are actually pulling boxes apart

[Subaru ETA]

torque converter seal, rear main seal

[confusis]

Is everyone still keen to help out? looking at 2-3 weeks to go till i get the box and convertor.

well good thing is if the box is fine and it's just the convertor i can sell the box off and regain some money :/

[bradc]

At your place or up here? I'm still keen to help

[confusis]

probably here as trailering is a bitch!

[confusis]

Big question: What's the chance of the box being OK? I reallly need to get the car running asap and torque convertor without box would be much cheaper..

Or would it be safer to get a replacement box too, and sell the old box off to regain some $?

As in if it's just the torque convertor i need it will be next weekend, if i need both it will be the weekend after :/

[bradc]

The problem is that just changing one will require the same amount of labour and fluids, and THAT would suck if we did that stuff and nothing came of it.

[confusis]

true. box and vertor it is

[confusis]

Well i have 8l of MMsp3 sitting in my room now. one thing down....

Unfortunately the wreckers close to me have no boxes anymore! ANy idea how much a convertor refurb and replacement input shaft would cost me?

[Subaru ETA]

give these guys a call -

http://www.finda.co.nz/business/list...tive-services/

the are on the north shore in auckland but give them a call for a price. they have a seperate workshop where all they do is rebuild torque convertors. i have been in there and seen there work. also i am pretty sure they rebuilt ryans trans

[Ryan]

That's correct - they did indeed rebuild my trans. Ian Hunter is the name of the bloke I dealt with - quite a pleasant chap to talk to.