jarett.wells

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!

Ferocity02

iTrader: (60)

Check the sponsors, rebuilds start at like $700 with upgraded and new parts, some include shipping both ways too. Any mom and pop place that doesn't specialize in T56's will way overcharge you.

jarett.wells

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!

chrysler kid

iTrader: (14)

you know just about every rebuild shop out there will buy your old unit from you and pay for shipping.