getrag trans

[MaddogMiller]

my trans is sick 1st and 2nd synchronizer is failing unable to get into 1st at all and now i have to double clutch or come to almost a complete stop to ingage 2nd gear i hope it will last till next summer.

i have read some post that some of you have rebuilt there trans just wondering if this has been a home job or have you had some else do it and if done at home how hard is it to rebuild.

 

[1stgen4evr]

Will it last till next summer? I doubt it.



Home job? Definitely yes for some. Not hard if you are a mechanic. But it isn't a piece of cake either.



Quite a good many post recently on this.



James

 

[dpuckett]

Naw, convert it to a NV4500 and send me the "worthless" Getrag. :-laf



There have been some very good threads the last month or two in regards to the Getrag and rebuilding thereof.



Daniel

 

[MaddogMiller]

Will I Hope It Will Last Till Atleast Spring, Who Got The Best Deal On The Nv4500

 

[DieselBuzz]

Stay out of 1st until spring. I mean I have 4. 10 axles and I always start in 2nd.

 

[MaddogMiller]

Dieselbuzz

1st gear has been gone for about a year now

 

[JApplegate]

NV4500. . don't even bother with it. . been down that road. . just buy the NV4500. . u'll never regret it. . Quad 4x4 is where i got mine. . good company/package

 

[dpuckett]

Hey, you ever get that quote for me, Jimmy? I may have someone meet you somewhere if/when he gets up that way.



DP

 

[brydav]

I have had good luck with the Getrag 200,000 just rebuilt mine. I ordered parts from Blumenthals out of OK. parts cost aprox 225. 00 for bearing and synchro kits. I run 50 weight Rotella synthetic in both transmission and transfer case and overfill 1-2 quarts over. on the transmission. I choose to fill through the top bolt in PTO Cover. I found my transmission in great shape when I pulled it down. I replace the clutch at the same time, I choose the CON O FE for my application. I am very happy with the choice monetarly and performance. All parts to include rear main seal cost right at $950. 00. Labor is Cheap when your turning the wrenchs the service manual provides all the guidance you need to know about the maintenance procedure. I would agree with Jimmy it isn't a piece of cake but it isn't worth 1000-1500 in labor cost either. That is the beauty of owning one or two of these 1st gens there is nothing you can't do to maintain it if you have a few basic wrenching skills.

V/R David