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Location: Portland Oregon
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Worn out transmission
I own a 1982 911 SC. My transmission is in pieces at the mechanic shop and my mechanic is telling me it would be more cost effective to buy a complete rebuild from Vertex Auto. I live in Portland Oregon and Vertex is in Florida.
I had a complete engine rebuild 2 years ago and now the transmission is toast. I bought the car with my heart and not my brain. I still like the car and want to get the transmission rebuilt. Does anybody have any suggestions? I love the car and plan on keeping it. |
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03-06-2015, 07:37 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Loverland, CO
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Rennsport Systems in Portland. Don't buy a vertex gearbox. Search and you will see why.
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03-07-2015, 08:43 AM
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Vertex is pure garbage. Close to Motor Meister 2.0
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03-07-2015, 09:01 AM
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03-07-2015, 09:29 AM
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915 build
Another excellent 915 specialist is John Walker in Seattle...
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03-07-2015, 11:14 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Fortuna, CA. On the Lost Coast near the Emerald Triangle
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As long as your gears are good, I would rebuild what you have.
If you buy a "rebuilt" trans, you have no idea of it's history, abuse, or parts quality. What was wrong with your trans that caused you to remove it?
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03-07-2015, 01:40 PM
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Location: Portland, Oregon
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Steve (Rennsport) or Kurt (Marque motors) are straight shooters. They will do you right. If cost was not a primary consideration, I would add Rothsport.
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03-07-2015, 01:49 PM
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Plus the car is worth more if you have a matching numbers transmission. Do not buy the Vertex, bad idea.
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03-08-2015, 08:09 AM
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What is unrebuildable to one guy, is a normal repair to others.
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03-08-2015, 09:58 AM
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03-08-2015, 10:18 AM
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03-08-2015, 10:21 AM
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Rothsport in Sherwood does transmissions, too. A friend had his done there, said it has never been better.
Lots of choices in the Pacific NW.
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03-08-2015, 10:44 AM
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Anyone know of a good guy in the Upstate NY area??
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03-08-2015, 11:15 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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I'd be interested to hear exactly what is wrong with the gearbox. To remanufacture one can run several thousand dollars. But you could buy a "good used" 915 for $1500 that still needs another $1500 in work to make it right. Better the devil you know...
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03-08-2015, 07:40 PM
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Get a second opinion for sure.
I am an owner/keeper type. My '81 SC is at 312k miles now. Second gear box rebuild. This time around I sunk some real $$$ but very worth it to me. Had the WEVO machine work done for steel insert for Main/Pinion bearing support and axle bearing. ~$1,400.00 for that. Plus the "big" MS/PS bearings $ CMS 1 piece retainer. Then the normal wear items, synchro's/dogs etc. Not a cheap ordeal but quality work and I own the car... (Engine is still original! Waiting to see what breaks) Cooper |
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03-08-2015, 07:54 PM
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