Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 00:30:06 GMT From: Bob_Landrynopsamoot.com (Bob Landry) Subject: Re: 88T transmission problem / first post.
On Mon, 22 Mar 1999 12:13:21 -0500, Alex Niedzwiecki <alexn1nopsamaone.net> wrote: >I have a '88 900 Turbo (146K miles) with what I believe is a >transmission bearing problem. I took it to a dealer, and we took a test >drive. At first, he said that it sounded like a CV joint, but the sound >was not made worse by turning, so he next focused on pinion bearings in >the transmission. The noise is mechanical, and varies with wheel speed, >worse under load. The shift is a little loose, but does not pop out of >gear at any speed / load combinations. > SNIP > >I am currently leaning toward removing the engine / transmission myself >(I normally do all the work on the car myself, I have a small garage, >airtools, and can get a hoist), disassembling the engine/trans and >bringing the transmission to the dealer for repair. After which I would >reinstall tranmission to engine, and remount. > >I am looking for advice, suggestions from folks who've "been there" or >who can help steer me in the right direction. > >Thanks for any response! > >Alex > I would lean toward getting recommendations from folks who've ordered remanufactured trannies from qualified rebuilders, esp. if you're thinking of doing the repair yourself. There are several folks on Turbo! who have done this kind of swap/installation who could give you ideas on it (difficulty, cost, etc.). It' s my understanding that rebuilding is a time-consuming, exacting process, thus the 60-hour labor figure. I suggest looking at http://www.townsendimports.com and see if there's anything there, or posting to the appropriate bulletin board on http://www.saabnet.com and see what kind of feedback you get. I also think that the "could go another 40K" is WAY optimistic on the dealer's part. Hope this helped. No matter what, you're into it a good 4 figures. Bob Landry Landlocked in Utah, dreamin' of the Islands...
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