James-man

A couple of years ago the torque tube in my 86.5 5sp started getting really noisy. I was in a rush and had it replaced with another used unit without rebuilding.

So, I have a torque tube (in need of rebuild) that I don't need. Does anyone need one to rebuild while keeping their car on the road? What is the value of a torque tube in need of a rebuild? $250 maybe?

Next post will probably be on my 75k 5sp transmission with 2.2 rear end.

Thanks.

Shark Attack

I have 2 tt's, that im not willing to part with but would like to see this answer as well

James-man

You've got 2 twin turbos.? I wouldn't be willing to part with those either! JK.

Mrmerlin

a TT rebuilder might want your used tube,IIRC 928 Intn is getting about 450.00 for rebuilt tubes

James-man

Market value may be = core deposit.

James-man

So are torque tubes still a-plenty or a rarity?

And 5 speed transmissions still easy to find?

Just went into my garage and realized that I still have 928 stuff. Yeah, I know I haven't logged in a really long time and have a membership lapse. With the right answers, I will re-join.

SeanR

The tube is not the part Mark wants as a core, it's the shaft and tube. The tube is worthless w/o a good shaft unless you are willing to buy a new (aftermarket) shaft. I had several tubes here with bad shafts and just tossed them.

James-man

How do you identify whether a shaft is bad or good?

Rebuilds are generally about replacing the TT bearings aren't they?

I have the full transmission and torque tube (with shaft) that came out of my car. Both were functioning at that time but was starting to get some whine from the TT.

Thanks!

Imo000

I think as these cars are getting older and parts become harder to find. Any core, even if the shaft is bad, should be saved (if you have the space) for the future when rebuilding them will be economical.

Kevin in Atlanta

Amen brother.

Mark Anderson

I just had a batch of new shafts made and I would have been happy to buy your bad cores.

SeanR

Lol. You were the one years ago who told me you didn't want them. I've still got two here I'll need rebuilt and I'll hang on to the those from now on.

Mark Anderson

and years ago I threw out all my 78-79 radios figuring nobody would want them

the times they are a changing

ALKada

Deformed splines would qualify as a bad torque shaft in my book.

Mark Anderson

here's an example