[ryker]

I bought my '92 with a failed bearing just a few months ago. I found a used transmission for a grand and had it installed at a buddy's transmission shop for $350. So, $1350 and back on the road. I've driven about 2,000 miles since, and no problems so far. I guess you take a bit of a chance with a used transmission but I trusted the guy I bought it from on the mileage and condition. I thought about rebuilding mine at a cost of $2,000 but decided to take the gamble, and spend the difference on other needed repairs. I figure if this one goes out (hopefully 90% chance it won't?), I'll rebuild it with <acronym title='Limited Slip Differential'>LSD</acronym>.

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[blue968]

• HI Guys,
  
• Im having trouble trying to do a search on the site
  
• I am looking for Pete's right hand man, I believe his name is Max. I just started to notice the pinnion bearing going and I had spoke to Pete regarding this issue and he strongly suggested to have Max to repair it rather than a local shop.
  

Thank You

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[94SilverCab]

http://www.provostmotorsports.com/

Max is awesome, he has my highest recommendation. No one else touches my 968.

Jay

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[Ernie]

Max does a great job. +1

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[Ernie]

Blue968, you may want to consider catellus engineering in Stow, MA. Kevin Gross gets good reviews and he is close to you. I know Max didn't want to rebuild my trans because of time and available parts. I highly recommend Max, but it at least gives you another option if he doesn't want to do the rebuild.

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[Inkedupfatboy]

I had mine done in Holly Hill, Florida. Under $3k and a two year warranty.

 

I bought the car with the failure - I didn't know it until after I had it running and driveable..the car was so loud, there was no way you could have left it alone. The car had sat for 5 years between when the bearing failed and when I bought it, so many of the bearing surfaces rusted since they were not under the transaxle fluid level.

 

I had an option for a used transaxle, and $650 to remove and install it, but I would have had no warranty..I went with the rebuild. I didn't feel like having a used unit fail at speed. Plus with the rebuild, my car stays numbers matching. Not a big deal to some, more important to others.

 

I found some info here - http://members.rennlist.org/martin/

 

This is the guy who did mine - I was very satisfied...http://precisiontransmissioninc.com/

 

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[blue968]

HI Guys,

Sorry for late response my computer died, they say things happen in 3's HAHA

 

Thank you for all the info.

 

I pulled the tranny and couldn't believe how easy it was, however I did have a tranny jack.

 

My bearing is not bad, hardly noticeable but rather have it done now before more damage is done. Its a shame because this car only has 18K on it, perhaps it failed from sitting to long????

 

Thanks again guys will update on results and cost.

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[Inkedupfatboy]

Sitting really had nothing to do with it...there were problems with the way the bearings were installed at the factory. Time really is not the issue.

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