I'm running a Datsun 5-speed straight from the junk yard. Other than a weak
2nd syncro it is fine and now has over 8k on it in my car. As I recall it
had 135k when pulled. Rebuilt ones are around $600 and the kit to do it
yourself is $100-150. Anybody want me to post how to get a good trans from
the junk yard?
Crash
>Once again, for obvious reasons I have tried to stay out of this thread,
but
>3 list members today are describing the problems of fitting a transmission
>conversion kit and locating a used gearbox from a salvage yard or wherever
>and taking a chance on the quality of the gearbox. With the Frontline
>Spridget kit that we market here in the USA, you do not have that problem
as
>the gearboxes are completely rebuilt in every case before you get them.
This
>makes the kit more expensive, but you will at least only have to do the job
>once and you will have piece of mind that it will work first time!.
>The list member concerned now has to once again remove the engine and
>transmission after just putting it in, then he has have the old one rebuilt
>or get yet another one, should he take a chance on getting another used box
>or get the replacement one rebuilt before he fits it? This will entail yet
>more expense. This all takes time, is frustrating, and in the meantime he
>cannot enjoy the car.
>If this ever happens with one of the gearboxes we supply with our 5 speed
>kits, I will replace the gearbox from stock with a new unit and ship it
free
>of charge to your home or shop as soon as possible.
>Regards
>John J Black
>Waterloo Drivetrain Systems
>http://www.waterloo-dtr.com
>
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