T-56 Rebuild questions
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T-56 Rebuild questions
I pulled the t-56 out of my cobra because it was making some whining noises in the upper 3 gears, and was grinding 5th gear really badly during engagement. I assumed a bearing was going bad, and I was able to get an astonishing deal on a used t-56 with 49k on it, but was interested in getting my old one rebuilt. I called a local transmission repair shop (because I have never attempted to disassemble a trans before and wouldn't even know where to begin) and they quoted me at $2500 to repair it. That wasn't with removal from the vehicle, re-installation, or anything. Just; set it in front of you, you rebuild it, and give it back. That seemed outrageous to me?
Is this normal?
If not, where should I take it for rebuild?
Lastly, since it has been replaced, and I'm not dying to have it back in working order, is there a process anywhere for me to attempt a rebuild myself?
Thanks for any help in this matter!
Is this normal?
If not, where should I take it for rebuild?
Lastly, since it has been replaced, and I'm not dying to have it back in working order, is there a process anywhere for me to attempt a rebuild myself?
Thanks for any help in this matter!
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That makes sense then. I looked under the sponsors and TICKshift.com offers a factor rebuild for about $1100, plus $200 there and back shipping. That is much better than my original quote, but still seems expensive for a factor refresh. Even if it were something I wanted to have fixed and re-sell, I don't really see myself making a great deal of profit on that. I think that It would be a stretch to assume I could get more than $1600-1700 even with it being rebuilt. Oh well, guess I'll just use it as a big paper weight or something. lol Thanks for the help!