Transmission woes

[droptop73]

Is the trans back?

 

[Jeff73Mach1]

It got delivered and put in yesterday, but the entire staff of the shop is sick and they closed at noon today. (this is a 8 bay shop that is normally running with 4 mechanics, 2 builders and a flunky-the flunky was the only one working this morning) It needs fluid and a test drive followed by a final inspection on the rack by me before I take it home tomorrow if my schedule permits. I saw no point in rushing them under the circumstances (aka I don't expect to pay much given the fact that at least part of the problem was install related) I am giving them more business after this is all done and proof tested

I did pressure wash the garage tonight though! lol

 

[Jeff73Mach1]

The clutch didn't function properly when they got it back together. The linkage rod had pierced the clutch fork and my clutch doesn't look too hot. It was a Centerforce dual friction, but it really look crappy. I went to see the damage at lunch today. Summit is overnighting a Zoom Kevlar unit so We'll see what happens. I am not a happy camper

 

[Tnfastbk]

The clutch didn't function properly when they got it back together. The linkage rod had pierced the clutch fork and my clutch doesn't look too hot. It was a Centerforce dual friction, but it really look crappy. I went to see the damage at lunch today. Summit is overnighting a Zoom Kevlar unit so We'll see what happens. I am not a happy camper

Should have called Gray at American Powertrain there in Cookville, Tn

 

[Jeff73Mach1]

Cookville is still 3 hours of driving (round trip) I can't afford to miss work, I have a desk of paperwork to get thru . . . at least I think there is a desk under there.

Unfortunately I replaced the clutch before converting to the 5 speed and I really wish it had all been done at one time with someone that did an entire package.

Initial replacement was soon after I got the car when the throwout bearing failed during an out of town trip-the drive home was . . . unpleasant.

 

[Tnfastbk]

Cookville is still 3 hours of driving (round trip) I can't afford to miss work, I have a desk of paperwork to get thru . . . at least I think there is a desk under there.

Well understand that but I made it from Knoxville after work before they closed but hey I needed my parts. Cookville is only 80 miles you must be taking the bus:huh:

 

[Jeff73Mach1]

No, the Toyota.

 

[droptop73]

No, the Toyota.

rofl

 

[Jeff73Mach1]

She is home. New kevlar clutch requires 700 miles break in so I have to baby it for a while. I guess I'll get to work on putting miles on it Sunday night when I get back in town and after I do some minor work on it. I have to do something!

 

[marks73]

Sooo, you break into to something and drive like hell for 700 miles getting out of there. Would be more fun.

 

[Don65Stang]

Congrats on getting the stang home!