Transmission Work
07-31-2016, 12:23 AM
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Transmission Work
Who in the Chicago area can install a Wave Trac Diff in a Trans I have . I'm looking for a shop that can do the work for a fair price not the 3000.00 I've been quote by two places .The trans is out of car.
07-31-2016, 03:00 PM
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It may sound counter intuitive, but it jay be more cost efficient to pull the transaxle and ship it to either Kevin Gross or Dimi Paralanov (dimi944) for the work you need. Even if it costs the same or more you'll be sure it was done correctly.
07-31-2016, 03:12 PM
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Quoted below from Kevin in another thread. Just food for thought.
"If you decide to have me do the work, you'll want to know that I use the
correct factory parts throughout the gearbox, and do not cut corners for
example by using cheaper aftermarket syncro rings for 1st and 5th gears. I
have hundreds of all the different-sized shims and circlips and do the job
right. I also have a huge inventory of new and good used OE parts.
If you decide to use someone local, make sure they have all the sized shims
and circlips. They are a pain to get out of Porsche or VW/Audi, it takes
weeks or in some cases months. Not too many shops will let a job sit that
long and tend to slap things back together with whatever came out - which is
not a good thing.
There are a fair number of special tools required to do the job. Some are
essential, some are nice to have, and some you don't really need. I have
them.
In terms of logistics, you can ship your transmission to me in a crate. UPS
won't be an options because the crated transmission will tip the scales at a
little over their 150 lb. limit. I have had excellent experience with USF
Red Star, but there are other freight companies that give you a little less
reliability at a little less cost."
"If you decide to have me do the work, you'll want to know that I use the
correct factory parts throughout the gearbox, and do not cut corners for
example by using cheaper aftermarket syncro rings for 1st and 5th gears. I
have hundreds of all the different-sized shims and circlips and do the job
right. I also have a huge inventory of new and good used OE parts.
If you decide to use someone local, make sure they have all the sized shims
and circlips. They are a pain to get out of Porsche or VW/Audi, it takes
weeks or in some cases months. Not too many shops will let a job sit that
long and tend to slap things back together with whatever came out - which is
not a good thing.
There are a fair number of special tools required to do the job. Some are
essential, some are nice to have, and some you don't really need. I have
them.
In terms of logistics, you can ship your transmission to me in a crate. UPS
won't be an options because the crated transmission will tip the scales at a
little over their 150 lb. limit. I have had excellent experience with USF
Red Star, but there are other freight companies that give you a little less
reliability at a little less cost."
07-31-2016, 07:06 PM
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Hey guys, thanks for the referrals, much appreciated! 944 Fun, happy to help you with this project.
Note than if you have the factory oil cooler, you'll need to include the large aluminum drive sprocket that mounts on the differential and drives the oil cooler's pump 016-115-165-A. With the WaveTrac, you need the factory's sprocket for an open differential and not that for the factory LSD. I have them on the shelf.
It ain't $3,000. Labor is going to be about four hours, parts will include the sprocket (only if you have the cooler) and shims to reset the two differential carrier bearings for preload and pinion-to-ring free play. I would normally recommend freshening the seals and replacing the differential carrier bearings while we're in there, but it's your call. Cheers,
Note than if you have the factory oil cooler, you'll need to include the large aluminum drive sprocket that mounts on the differential and drives the oil cooler's pump 016-115-165-A. With the WaveTrac, you need the factory's sprocket for an open differential and not that for the factory LSD. I have them on the shelf.
It ain't $3,000. Labor is going to be about four hours, parts will include the sprocket (only if you have the cooler) and shims to reset the two differential carrier bearings for preload and pinion-to-ring free play. I would normally recommend freshening the seals and replacing the differential carrier bearings while we're in there, but it's your call. Cheers,
08-02-2016, 12:17 AM
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I just bought another trans for a spare. Shipping is a killer.It was 331.00 to ship the trans to me from Montana. So it could be 600.00 in shipping. So I really need a local shop .I agree having someone do the work that really knows the ins and outs of the trans would be a great. With one of you in Mass an one in Md and me in Chicago the distance is just to great. But thanks .If the shop needs parts I could send either of you a list and buy the for the shop doing the work. Again Thanks
08-02-2016, 12:13 PM
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Hi 944 Fun, look around for a local Porsche indy repair shop to do the work, or a VW/Audi shop. Look for a shop that has experience prep'ing race cars and doesn't go cross-eyed when you ask about setting up the diff carrier bearings. Your local PCA chapter should be a good source for recommendations. Good luck!
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08-03-2016, 07:22 PM
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I'm a big fan of Kevin and his work. Paying for a crappy transmission rebuild twice is much more than having Kevin build it right once!
Don't be penny wise but pound foolish.
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08-05-2016, 12:22 PM
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I'm not trying to sell you anything.
But part of the reason you may be getting a $3000 install quote is a "cork" fee. Most shops don't like when you bring your own parts for install and they don't get a cut and will often upcharge the labor AND offer no warranty because they didn't supply the part.
But part of the reason you may be getting a $3000 install quote is a "cork" fee. Most shops don't like when you bring your own parts for install and they don't get a cut and will often upcharge the labor AND offer no warranty because they didn't supply the part.