Track Day.... driveshaft slip out?
08-05-2010 | 02:30 PM
#31
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If you failed the input/5th gear, you will need a TT rebuild or swap anyway, so changing up to a newer box isn't a big deal. I don't remember if the rear crossmember is different, but that also comes out with the trans.
Finding a newer box is not always easy...esp if it has LSD.
If you repair yours, send it to Greg Brown...
Finding a newer box is not always easy...esp if it has LSD.
If you repair yours, send it to Greg Brown...
08-05-2010 | 05:19 PM
#32
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From: Stockton, CA
If you can see metal through the TT holes...then it appears the TT is broken...which is good and bad...the good news is a rebuilt TT is only $400.....so its fairly cheap.....the downside is its a bit of a PITA to do.....
MK
Sounds like you owe me a beer!!
MK
Sounds like you owe me a beer!!
08-05-2010 | 06:14 PM
#33
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From: saratoga, ca
not so fast grasshoppa. metal will come through the hole for the break, no mater where it is. i still bet it is on 5th, but I hope it isnt! 5th is the weak link, due to its design. it should have been a design like the short shaft up front and a beefy coupler (or not so beefy so it can break before the shafts)
08-05-2010 | 06:49 PM
#34
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Racer
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From: Pebble Beach, Ca
And not just one, PARTY!!
08-05-2010 | 09:11 PM
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You know, we'll have to ask Marc at DEVEK.
They built the car.
Yes '79 (no sunroof).
S4 body ends
on an '87 chassis. (bigger brakes, padgid orange)
Its been a blast!
First time any repairs. period.
Last edited by RPetty; 08-05-2010 at 09:12 PM. Reason: add Tom.
08-05-2010 | 09:15 PM
#38
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Racer
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If you failed the input/5th gear, you will need a TT rebuild or swap anyway, so changing up to a newer box isn't a big deal. I don't remember if the rear crossmember is different, but that also comes out with the trans.
Finding a newer box is not always easy...esp if it has LSD.
If you repair yours, send it to Greg Brown...
Finding a newer box is not always easy...esp if it has LSD.
If you repair yours, send it to Greg Brown...
How do I get a hold of him?
08-06-2010 | 02:48 AM
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