Kyle Hagemann wrote:
>
> >for what it's worth, the shifter boot is not part of the transmission,
>
> True, but that's like saying a CV boot isn't part of the CV joint - if you
> paid to have a new CV joint put it, you'd expect a new CV boot to keep
> things clean... but that's just details, I can fix that when I design my
> supercool center console;-)
In general I'd agree, but the shifter boot on this car goes with the center
console more than it does the trans. My rebuilt 5-speed didn't come with a
shift boot either, but I shoulda got a wash and a wax for the price it cost
me!
>
> > and rebuilt boxes tend to be very tight.
>
> True, again; however, 3-4-5 feels really nice, first is notchy as heck, and
> second, man, it's like there's no synchro.
My rebuilt 5-speed, which came with a 1-year warranty is 'tight', but not at
all
notchy like you describe. The guy I got my trans from in Seaside, and Dean (I
think), both say it's not a good idea to downshift these critters into first
unless you
are pretty much at a dead stop.
So, I'd complain about the shifting if it doesn't work: tight but smooth.
>
>
> >you are, in essence, slamming Mike to the list members,
>
> Yikes, not my intention - I like Mike quite a lot, and trust him
> implicitly. I've bought a round or two of parts from him, getting a good
> deal and a lot of free information. On top of that, I bought my car from
> him. Please, don't anyone take this as a slam, I was just trying to give
> the whole story.
>
> >and if after seeing him tomorrow
> >you still had concerns about the box, it would have been appropriate
> >to pose the question to the list without mentioning Mike before
> >treating him this way.
>
> Whoa, whoa, whoa - I was asking beforehand so that I had some background.
> If I had heard from everyone, yeah, that's how new trannies feel, don't
> sweat it, I'd believe Mike if I heard that from him. If, OTOH, I got a
> stream of replies saying that there's something seriously amiss, and Mike
> tried to play it off as normal, I'd be a little more hesitant before taking
> his word. Seriously, though, no slams intended.
>
> >did you check your tranny fluid while looking at the shifter boot
>
> Nope, shouldn't have to, IMHO, with a new transmission with less than 200
> miles on it.
>
> >or drain and fill it with Red Line?
>
> >From what I've heard, not supposed to use Red Line in new boxes, as the
> synchros do not wear in properly. Plus, if I have a concern with a trans,
> I'm not going to start messing around with it if I plan on contacting the
> seller/servicer for assistance:
>
> "Hey, I got a problem with this trans."
> "Oh yeah?"
> "Yeah."
> "Well, what have you done to it?"
> "Well, drained the fluid and put in different stuff."
> "Cripes man, what did you expect?"
>
> Kyle
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