Randall makes some good points. My local Triumph club has several experienced
members who always come to the aid of owners needing repairs on their cars.
When I wanted to install my replacement transmission, I chose a date and seven
members came to make the job easy. Am I lucky, or do other clubs share
experiences like this?
Greg G.
Osseo, MN
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On Jul 31, 2016 10:27 PM, Randall <tr3driver@ca.rr.com> wrote:
>
> > The BIG question:Â How much should it cost to replace
> > the $59.00 fork or the stupid pin, knowing that the transmission
> > has to come out and go back in?
>
> FWIW, the TR3 flat rate manual gives 4.5 hours to R&R the gearbox, plus an
> hour for the clutch once the gearbox is out (5.5 total). TR6 should be
> similar; although a TR3 doesn't have the dash support to remove, it also has
> more bolts holding the seats in. Say another hour for the dash support and
> dealing with that pesky pin (I drilled the fork & shaft for an additional
> 1/4" grade 8 bolt to reinforce the pin).
>
> IIRC my favorite mechanic charges $80/hr, so call it $520 for labor, plus
> parts, tax, etc. He will no doubt want to replace the clutch friction
> plate, pressure plate & TOB but I would (did) put them back if they look OK.
>
> Or hire a local teenager with a strong back and weak mind for $20/hr and do
> it yourself. The heavy lifting portion only takes a few minutes. You
> might
> even have some friends who would help for a few beers.
>
> Randall
>
>
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