Trans drop and swap
10-07-2003, 12:11 PM
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Trans drop and swap
Man, I am sick of performing this routine.....
1st time- 2001 torque tube
2nd time- 2001 forgot converter bearings-duh!
3rd time- 2003 spring- torque converter bearings bad again!!??
4th time- 2003 fall- was in a rush in the spring, failed to seat the converter properly- rebuilt transmission!
Now, I like my car and all but holy #@$%! I could have put in a SC for that time and effort.
1st time- 2001 torque tube
2nd time- 2001 forgot converter bearings-duh!
3rd time- 2003 spring- torque converter bearings bad again!!??
4th time- 2003 fall- was in a rush in the spring, failed to seat the converter properly- rebuilt transmission!
Now, I like my car and all but holy #@$%! I could have put in a SC for that time and effort.
10-07-2003, 12:27 PM
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Sorry for your pain, but looks like two out of the four times it all had to be dropped was.......how should I put this lightly........not car related but mechanic / owner related.
Don't get me wrong.......I've BTDT on my first two 928's on several issues. Now this time around I have the manuals, make sure I take my time, buy the correct tool if needed, etc. It's been a much more enjoyable relationship this time around, with much less money spent by doing it right the first time and not rushing. As much as I wanted to blame Porsche, the design engineers, and the bean counters sometimes for a few frustrating
problems.........the 928 is designed very well compared to most other junk out there and the "beef" found on most parts is really quite remarkable.
Hope it's better for you this time around......
Don't get me wrong.......I've BTDT on my first two 928's on several issues. Now this time around I have the manuals, make sure I take my time, buy the correct tool if needed, etc. It's been a much more enjoyable relationship this time around, with much less money spent by doing it right the first time and not rushing. As much as I wanted to blame Porsche, the design engineers, and the bean counters sometimes for a few frustrating
problems.........the 928 is designed very well compared to most other junk out there and the "beef" found on most parts is really quite remarkable.
Hope it's better for you this time around......
10-07-2003, 12:49 PM
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I feel your pain man, but as Mike pointed out, some things are better left unsaid........................
10-07-2003, 12:55 PM
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Damb. It looks like it would save thousands doing it youself, but I'm inclined to let the guys who are forced to do it right (or do it again on their own time/dime) take care of it. How long has it taken to do the "tranny drop" each time? - Ruf
10-08-2003, 08:36 AM
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I know..I know....
As a matter of fact...nobody knows like I know. But thanks for pointing out the painfully obvious. Im still having fun though. Thats the ticket~
As a matter of fact...nobody knows like I know. But thanks for pointing out the painfully obvious. Im still having fun though. Thats the ticket~
10-08-2003, 10:06 AM
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Brendan,
You could become the official transmission-dropper for all of New England.
Hey, if you're up to a little travel it might make a nice second income.
You could become the official transmission-dropper for all of New England.
Hey, if you're up to a little travel it might make a nice second income.