NV4500 Rebuild Question

[DPratt]

I just experienced the dreaded 5th gear failure in my NV4500. Anyone with first hand experience on buying an exchange rebuilt unit? Would appreciate any comments. Thanks, DPratt

 

[DPratt]

Thanks, I'll check with them tomorrow.

 

[kenny61]

You can try Blumenthals too. Thats what I have in mine. I would call both companies and use who ever you can get it cheaper with. I think if you get a new south bend clutch with the blumethals unit they give you a discount

 

[DPratt]

Thanks Kenny, I'll try them both. I already have the South Bend clutch, put it in two years ago. It works great as you know.



Dave

 

[kenny61]

The only other thing I would add and its personal preference / opinion only.

Standard transmission is using amsoil I do not know if they ship the unit dry or prefilled. Blumenthals ships em dry. I would use only the factory oil. I know many here have used other products and have had no problems. A rare few have. With what these units cost I will only use the factory oil Quad 4x4 sells it. While your at it give genos a call and get the transmission coolers and a temp gauge. I had to replace mine due to my own neglect and it running dry, i feel much better with a gauge

 

[DPratt]

Thanks to all who replied - it was a big help. I have decided to go with Blumethal's, their price was just a bit lower, they also sell the Syntorq for about $10/qt. - I won't use anything else. They also dyno test each unit which impressed me. Their sales staff was very knowledgeable and helpful especially in figuring out the best freight cost. I should have the truck back in operation in a few days.



Dave

 

[kenny61]

No problem I have my blumenthals for a few years now and am very happy with it still shifting nice and smooth. I should probably change the oil .....

 

[DPratt]

A final update on this situation - got my rebuilt unit from Blumenthal, it is now installed with a couple hundred miles on it. It works well, and the people at Blumenthal have been absolutely great to work with. I would highly recommend their services. Thanks to all for the comments received.



Dave