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Old 11-01-2011, 10:31 AM
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I've seen some very detailed rebuild threads, but how difficult was it for you to tackle the rebuild in your garage? I've got the winter to do it and I'm debating on giving it a shot.
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Not bad. You def. need to take your time and get the bearing clearances right.
I'd also make sure you check the clearance between each gear cone and blocker ring as well as make sure the gears spin freely on the mainshaft.
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It was simple. I made a phone call, read some numbers, and a week later my rebuilt trans was here.
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Not super difficult but also not something I would recommend unless you are pretty mechanically inclined. Over the years I have seen people do them on their own with good results but I've also seen a lot that ended up worse off after a rebuild than before it was touched.
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Depends on what you've done before.

First off, read the downloadable rebuild guide from TTC in depth.
Then go back and look at those threads.

If it makes sense to you and you know what "set everything aside in the order removed" and "installation is the reverse of removal" mean, then you may want to try and tackle it.
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Sounds like I might give it a shot. I'm pretty mechanically inclined and luckily for me I have a guy around who's experienced and can help me if I have any questions.
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Good luck to ya brother. I hired this one out.



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