P258 Any intrest in a repo.
 

I have been toying with this in my head for a year now and finally sat down and have gotten this going....If I were to make a batch of these how much if any intrest would there be? They would be made from measurments of a real P258 and would include the set blocks for 901/911 & 915 and would include the sleeves for the bearings etc. I still have quite a bit of work to do and haven't got a price worked out. If your intrested let me know....

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I am interested at a reasonable price.

i need some pieces to complete my set.

Ok, I will confess that I am an idiot about trannys (and a few other things - like women). What exactly is a P258 and what does it do?

It's for setting Pinion depth.

As for a price not sure depends on how many diffs I have to find....

John what parts are you needing??

this is all i have of this set.

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the P258 is the super expensive magic tool that you have to have to do a real complete trans. rebuild - is that right?

Not that P258 is all that cheap, but the ultra expensive magic tool you're thinking of is VW 385 I believe? It looks like this


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I'd be interested in a P258, as i'll need it for a G50 Note that VW 385 is the tool that now supersedes the P258. Not cheap either.........

Here's some more information to let people know what this tool is all about, and why they may want to buy one

P258 Tool NLA Gary Fairbanks Custom Tool

There's some good threads on using, or not using, this tool

915 ring and pinion whine

915 carrier bearing change

Thanks, Kevin!

UPDATE


Got some more work done on these this weekend I will probably make three for starters....a few pictures(all I had was my cell phone) I'll have them done after Christmas.

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I have a few 901 diff carriers if they would be useful for the project.

Jamie I'll probably do that if there becomes more desire for these. I'll let you know.

Tony

Nice work Tony! I'm interested. What ballpark cost are you thinking on? If someone gives you an open diff what price then?

Thanks!

-Michael

interested as well!!

I haven't come up with a price yet due to a few unknowns like Metric dial indicators the steel stock for the bearing sleeves etc... I'm going to try my hardest to keep them under 400.00 and that will be complete ready to go. We have a whole barn full of early 911/914 transmissions so finding diffs isn't a big deal If I get enough intrest I might just make it a core situation...

I have a couple of 915's I will be rebuilding. Would love to have the tool. Put me down for a set if the price isn't too much.

Guy's I'm getting closer on these all is left to do is the knurled handle......I guess I need a head count on how many people are still interested. looks like they are going to be 500.00 it takes alot more machine shop hours then I first thought it would take. The tool will include a metric dial indicator.



Thanks,
Tony

I am still interested.

I'm out. Just broke a drive shaft yesterday... $800 ea. side replacement :(

Maybe I can rent one when the time comes :)

Best regards,

Michael

I would take one, let me know when you want money, and how to pay

Tony,

I'd still be in, but i'll be honest that it'd be wise for Souk and I to split cost and share it amongst our local brethren. You still in for one Souk?

Also, have you looked at the possibility of including an adapter like is used for the G50 carrier? I really need it to function with a G50! :D

Gary's P258 Pinion Depth Tool Sale Ad For Reference

Tony,

Any update to share?

Thanks,
Kevin

Kevin,


I have one complete tool and two more almost finished the knurled handle is time consuming. I post some pictures tomorrow as the tool is at the shop.

I have a R&P swap waiting. :)

Guy's here is the the first setup I will be using it to setup a 915 tomorrow and I want to compare measurements between the repo and the OG tool.

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very cool!

Looking good Tony. Thanks for the update!

Any results on the comparison Tony?

Dave,

I Have one finished and had to make some changes but it is looking good I will see how many people are still interested next week so we can move ahead on the whole deal.

Thanks for the patience.
Tony

I am also interested. Let me know when you have pricing.

Pete

great job Tony!
Please let me know when ready so I can buy one also.
Thx,
Bob

Put me on your "interested" list as well. SmileWavy

Ok guys looks like I have three complete tools ready to go. Please PM if your still interested. Looks like they will be 500.00. This includes a dial indicator sized for the tool.

Tony the MAN! You have to show off your creation now that it is ready for sale... pics...pics...pics
Looking fwd to buying one!!
Bob

PM sent!

pm's sent also...
Thx Tony!!
Bob

Here is the list

911tweaks
cashflyer

I will make more these are just ready to go. They came out really nice and actually have consective reading with my factory P258. Let meget some pictures up tomorrow so we can see the finished product.

I am ready to pay Tony... just 2 q's...does it come w/ some type of storage box so it does not get damaged between uses and secondly, I guess the info is on pelican somewhere how to use this properly...?
Great job & follow thru here Tony...can't wait to see the pics tomorrow... ready to buy...
Bob

Here are some pictures of the finished tool it also comes with two sleeves for the 915 bearings. As of now no nice wooden box I will if more people step up and want one.Each tool will be checked next to the original in a transmission to make sure that they have consistent measurements. Each tool & measuring block are made to each other and can not be switched. I have the block for a Sporto so there is a possible to have that as an option.


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Here is another picture of the tool next to the OG Matra Tool.
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