engine and drivetrain ISO: Transmission Rebuilder on the West Coast

[David_Olson]

I am looking for a transmission rebuilder on the West Coast to rebuild the four-speed for my '74 2002tii. I'm looking for significant proven experience.....a real expert. I plan to replace syncros, bearings, and the gear set to get a transmission with minimal gear noise. My car is totally stock and I want to return it to OEM specs.

[oh2fly]

Does 35 years of experience count? I have rebuilt tons of them. I used to do it daily back in the day of bad mainshafts. If you remember those, you are old!

[TobyB]

I think David Lumbra did the box in my race car-

it's survived 3 seasons and still does its job without complaint.

And it's still the easiest- shifting 4- speed I own.

Which isn't insignificant.

Having said that, your best bang for the buck is going to be

to have a later tranny freshened-

new big bearings, synchros and seals in a good rebuildable box go 98% of the way for about 15%

of the money of the parts you name...

Me, I'd find a good used 5- speed, put MTL in it, and spend the money elsewhere. But that's me.

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[TobyB]

Ok, that's funny-

I posted before I saw David's reply!

I STILL say he did a good job on the box in the race car

(Mike Robertson owned it back then...)

Toby

[JsnPpp]

Hi,

I recommend Rick Haner of Hanerhaus, in northern california - Oroville area I believe. He is "old school" and good to work with. My bet is that he will fix you up. I have a transmission there now and have other references...

[gracer]

I used to rebuild "02" trannys for local independent shops in the Portland area. I can vouche for Dave Lumbra. G