Thanks, with your help
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How much depends on how many parts you need to replace.
How hard, however, is another story.
I have rebuilt a few auto-boxes and it's not for the faint of heart if you don't know what you're doing. I did the first one in a classroom setting, which was a good thing because otherwise I would not have known the burned clutch discs were just not right (but they were so Pretty!). Nor would I have had any clue where all those needle bearings came from or those shards in the oil pan.
If you're Very good at translating 2D exploded drawings from a page to a 3D object on your bench you might do OK. Auto transmissions are Very complex components and it's Really easy to mess one up, wasting all your time, not to mention the $$$ you spent on parts (I can tell you how I know that).
That said, to watch someone experienced who knows what to do and when is a pure joy to behold. I watched a fella once rebuild a Ford Torino box in 2 hours flat - on his kitchen table! Said he'd never done a Ford before, but most auto-boxes were similar and that one only needed clutches and seals (morning sickness).
If you're up for the adventure, and view it that way, you can have a Lot of fun and a feeling of huge accomplishment when you're finished. I can tell you how I know that too.
(';')
How hard, however, is another story.
I have rebuilt a few auto-boxes and it's not for the faint of heart if you don't know what you're doing. I did the first one in a classroom setting, which was a good thing because otherwise I would not have known the burned clutch discs were just not right (but they were so Pretty!). Nor would I have had any clue where all those needle bearings came from or those shards in the oil pan.
If you're Very good at translating 2D exploded drawings from a page to a 3D object on your bench you might do OK. Auto transmissions are Very complex components and it's Really easy to mess one up, wasting all your time, not to mention the $$$ you spent on parts (I can tell you how I know that).
That said, to watch someone experienced who knows what to do and when is a pure joy to behold. I watched a fella once rebuild a Ford Torino box in 2 hours flat - on his kitchen table! Said he'd never done a Ford before, but most auto-boxes were similar and that one only needed clutches and seals (morning sickness).
If you're up for the adventure, and view it that way, you can have a Lot of fun and a feeling of huge accomplishment when you're finished. I can tell you how I know that too.
(';')
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Thank you for the vote of confidence, Jose, but not any time soon.
It's the Peak of my work season right now, I have relatives visiting next week, And, our Jaguar Club is stopping by for a Picnic Lunch on Wednesday on the way to Ashland, Oregon.
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It's the Peak of my work season right now, I have relatives visiting next week, And, our Jaguar Club is stopping by for a Picnic Lunch on Wednesday on the way to Ashland, Oregon.
(';')
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I will take pictures of the transmission on Sunday. Contact me by PM for price.
Thanks.
Last edited by Jose; 06-07-2019 at 05:21 AM.
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Jose, I got your PM on shipping a BW-66 to me. I have a lot to think about, and am slow to act. I usually let good deals pass right by me. I got the car for $500 and have put $800 into it. I doubt it would bring a $1000, so any more is only for love of driving it. Don't have a good place to work, so transmission will take a major commitment to get it done. Thanks for your time, I will let you know if I can get off the fence. Dean
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