When I bought my 71TR6 3 years ago, I was told that the transmission had
been rebuilt. In fact, I saw the $1,200 receipt for it. Last year the 3rd
gear syncro started to go. I'm avoiding it by just downshifting to second
from fourth, but it sounds like a problem area. Good luck.
Bill
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: DMD757CAPT@aol.com [SMTP:DMD757CAPT@aol.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 1:02 AM
> To: 6pack@autox.team.net
> Subject: J-TYPE overdrive
>
> GREETINGS FELLOW CAR NUTS
> I am in the process of repairing my J-type o/d myself. I know its risky.
>
> But I am up for a challenge. Also my faith in rebuilt units is low. The
> main case is already separated. Its fun.
> Now I need help. There are two special tools needed to complete the
> disassembly.
> L 401 and L 178 A Does anybody know where I could find these tools, to
> buy
> ,rent or borrow.
> The gearbox is next. I hear the syncros from Tiawan are NFG. Any real
> life
> experiences?
> thanks
> Dave Dillon
> 6pack & VTR
> CF38713
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