Date:         Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:12:40 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: transmission rebuild - More
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My trannies are approaching a time when they will require not just some
work, but major overhaul. That is going to involve a much deeper
scrutiny and much deeper level of repair. Like some new gears, new
bearings and shims, Major internal components. For that - Daryll at AA
Transaxles is the man. It's a pricey add, but I plan to have posi-trac
added when they are gone through.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

John Rodgers wrote:
> I had shifter problems - particularly into first - on my 88 GL manual
> tranny. I switched Redline MT90 and have never looked back. The switch
> resulted i a much smoother shifting tranny, and solved my shifting
> problem. I have put on about 90,000 miles since making the switch. I
> change the Redline MT90 every two years, flushing the tranny case at the
> same time before refilling.
>
> Regards,
>
> John Rodgers
> Chelsea, AL
>
> AD Felder wrote:
>> ok, at the risk of starting a fistfight, I am having my 4-speed 091
>> transaxle rebuilt.  Any opinions on lubricant for this?  I am not big
>> on synthetics because they are not "backward compatible".
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>> This transaxle would not go into or stay in first gear.  second gear
>> holds great but getting there is sometimes a little "iffy".  no other
>> known problems, but what should I think about having done while the
>> case is open that a rebuilder may not neccessarily do without
>> asking?  Is replacing 4th gear still an issue (popping out when
>> worn)?  special synch rings?  anything special?
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