Sold Getrag 245 OD Freshy-Fresh!

[Cabbage Fumes]

Price: $2000

Location: LA/OC

Description:

Up for sale is a G245/4 (overdrive) trans, zero miles since complete tear-down and rebuild. 

This trans was a quiet, good working unit, with the exception of it being tough getting into gear, which is commonly happens. 

The trans was completely broken down, inspected, and rebuilt with only the 2nd and 3rd synchros needing to be replaced by SK Performance Transmission in Sun Valley, CA, who does all my Getrags and have full confidence in.

New case gaskets(of course), front and rear seals, shift shaft seal and speedo drive seal replaced. 

Price is for the trans, picked up. Shipping is unenthusiastically an option.

I can help source other needed install/swap parts if necessary. 

It is unadorned, but I can dust it with some Alumablast if you want it prettier, no charge.

I can include a new fork bushing, a fork, a good used slave cylinder if you don’t have them. 
Im in no hurry. They aren’t making more of these and synchros aren’t getting cheaper. 

 

 

 

Edited January 13, 2023 by Furry Camel
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[conkitchen]

Considering it's about $2K to rebuild and you still need a core which could set one back $1K to $1.5K seems like a no brainer. 

 

Take note: the filler plug on this unit is pronounced (not recessed) so you can actually get a wrench on it when up in that narrow 2002 tunnel. Upgrade. 

 

but what do I know. 

 

I tried to sell a known good 245 for close to this price. Plus a host of other stuff like a LSD and the much of the peripherals needed for a 5 speed swap and the trolls complained.  

Edited January 12, 2023 by conkitchen

[Cabbage Fumes]

1 hour ago, conkitchen said:

Considering it's about $2K to rebuild and you still need a core which could set one back $1K to $1.5K seems like a no brainer. 

 

Take note: the filler plug on this unit is pronounced (not recessed) so you can actually get a wrench on it when up in that narrow 2002 tunnel. Upgrade. 

 

but what do I know. 

 

I tried to sell a known good 245 for close to this price. Plus a host of other stuff like a LSD and the much of the peripherals needed for a 5 speed swap and the trolls complained.  

I appreciate it. Yes, if I needed one for a swap or just plain needed one, I think it's a pretty pay it forward kind of price. I'm sure there will be a few "I remember when..." but seriously, if you can find a verifiable rebuilt one for less, absolutely buy it.

[M3This]

Can you confirm it’s a G245/6 and not a G245/5?

 

is this a 6 speed and not a 5?

[williamggruff]

G245/6 is a 5-speed overdrive trans.

 

G245/10 is a 5-speed close-ratio trans.

 

The /6 doesn’t indicate a 6-speed. 

[Cabbage Fumes]

1 hour ago, M3This said:

Can you confirm it’s a G245/6 and not a G245/5?

 

is this a 6 speed and not a 5?

Okay, you caught me. I was typing with big six trans numbers on my mind. This is technically a 245/4.

[Cabbage Fumes]

2 minutes ago, williamggruff said:

G245/6 is a 5-speed overdrive trans.

 

G245/10 is a 5-speed close-ratio trans.

 

The /6 doesn’t indicate a 6-speed. 

The /6 is a 260 and 265 big six style designation. 245 is /4(od) and /10(cr).

[M3This]

2 minutes ago, Furry Camel said:

Okay, you caught me. I was typing with big six trans numbers on my mind. This is technically a 245/4.

thanks. Still learning all the trans numbers 

[williamggruff]

5 minutes ago, Furry Camel said:

The /6 is a 260 and 265 big six style designation. 245 is /4(od) and /10(cr).

Thank you for the correction. Too many G#s in my failing memory. 
 

G245/2, G245/10, G245/11 were the C/R boxes unless I’ve misremembered that as well. 
 

And I agree with Toby, $2k for a freshly rebuilt G245 O/D box is a very friendly price. And though I remember buying used G245s for $300, I also remember buying a gallon of gas for less than $0.25. Those days are long gone. 

Edited January 12, 2023 by williamggruff

[Pdxguy]

Showed my wife your ad. She wants to know if Gumby and Pokey come with it

[Cabbage Fumes]

I spoke to them and they both agree that they won’t be relocating to PNW. Maybe to visit, Pokey does love mushroom hunting season. 

[jimk]

On 1/11/2023 at 6:03 PM, conkitchen said:

Take note: the filler plug on this unit is pronounced (not recessed) so you can actually get a wrench on it when up in that narrow 2002 tunnel.

Resolved that issue.

[williamggruff]

@jimk, that's equivalent to changing the universal gravitational constant to make your tennis serve land inbounds rather than out. Though not strictly against the rules, it's quite sneaky and ingenious.

[kbmb02]

On 1/11/2023 at 5:03 PM, conkitchen said:

Take note: the filler plug on this unit is pronounced (not recessed) so you can actually get a wrench on it when up in that narrow 2002 tunnel.

 

An M10 coupling nut fit into the recess of the drain plug combined with a 17mm wrench (ratcheting type = faster) makes removal/installation fairly easy. -KB

[Cabbage Fumes]

I also just realized that I have a front matching 3 bolt flange for the driveshaft modification. You just need the measurement, this flange and your old driveshaft to give your favorite driveshaft shop and that's a big part of the swap already done!