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I have to say
I've been enjoying your tranny rebuild. I've never been this deep
into a transaxle before, so I'm learning a lot as you go along with
your pictorial. If I should ever be unfortunate enough to suffer the
misfortune, I'm glad I have this thread & Unisys web site, &
Roadrunner for resources.
On behalf of CEG, thanks guys!!
< Salute >
Now, carry on! 
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yea, I do feel
I keep running into this brick wall with the pressure checks!
Sheesh. If I didn't perform this test I'd be pulling my hair out!!!
I have everything staged ready to be put back together as soon as my
pressure check comes out positive. I'll be assemblying the reverse
drum tomorrow night. Now the only thing I have left is pressing the
tc seal and axle seals into the case. Has anyone got any ideas on
these. These seals bow out in the middle so I can't use a flat
washer, etc to press these in. I can buy the atec tools but that
will probably set me back a 100 dollars or so...Any suggestions
would be welcome!!! Anyone know of a good price on the atec seal
installer tools!!
Once I have confirmed that the pressure
test is fine. I'll attach pictures of final assembly, etc. This has
been an experience but in spite of it all, I still have saved big
bucks.
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I installed
the reverse drum assembly. I have reassembled the unit. All pressure
tests come out fine! I did have to reshim based on the new drums
installed. Final endplay is a bit tight, but I figured it is better
to have it a bit tight than loose! took apart the valve body,
cleaned it again ( I just installed the transgo shift pack)
Installed new solonoid pack. Assembled valve body to case and
installed cover.
I did have to buy the atec tools for
installing the drive axle case seals and the tc case seal. These
seals are convex on the outside so it is tough installing them. I
probably could have found a large socket on the drive axle seals but
in no way could I have found a socket large enough for the TC case
seal. I guess once I have everything up and running and everything
is confirmed ok, I'll probably sell these....
I did install
new vss, tss and shift sensor.
This completes the rebuild. I
can post a final cost summary if anyone is interested.
Regards,
Bob
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An ounce of prevention
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unisys12 (12/10/04 07:34 PM)
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Oh, Yes I
forgot....On to rebuilding my engine 2.5L
Anyone interested
in me doing the same picture story with
this?
Bob
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I'm looking at
little red x's 
I would
definitely be interested in knowing the total cost, including all
tools (my kit was $104.75 if you want to include that). I would like
to know what I am getting myself into 
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| gearhead |
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Originally posted by
btrautman:
Oh, Yes I forgot....On to rebuilding my engine 2.5L
Anyone interested in me doing the same picture story with
this?
Bob
By ALL means if you're willing to
take the photos while doing the job please do so. What you're doing
is a GREAT asset to all of us here on CEG. IMO, you should be
commended for going above and beyond! Your descriptions are concise
and easy to understand and anyone who is going to do either of these
tasks would benefit greatly from your thread. The pictures are
beyond great, as a picture is worth a thousand words. It really
helps to SEE what you're so eloquently describing in your
narratives. Keep up the fantastic work.....
Mike  .gif)
P.S. You must be one HELL of a mechanic!!
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'99 Sport TropicGreen,Duratec, SVT exhaust,
Brembo rotors, Ceramic pads, K&N filters(oil & air), Alpine
CDM7874, Polk DB570 speakers front and rear. Fog light mod. 50%
Formula One tint.
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Originally posted by
gearhead:
Originally posted by
btrautman:
Oh, Yes I forgot....On to rebuilding my engine
2.5L
Anyone interested in me doing the same picture story
with this?
Bob
By ALL means if you're willing
to take the photos while doing the job please do so. What you're
doing is a GREAT asset to all of us here on CEG. IMO, you should
be commended for going above and beyond! Your descriptions are
concise and easy to understand and anyone who is going to do
either of these tasks would benefit greatly from your thread. The
pictures are beyond great, as a picture is worth a thousand words.
It really helps to SEE what you're so eloquently describing in
your narratives. Keep up the fantastic work.....
Mike
P.S. You must be one HELL of a mechanic!!
I agree totally! On all
points.
I have wanted to Pin this thread to the top, like
the others. But it is getting so cluttered, so I am going to do
something about that. Just havent had the time to do it, so I will
post for suggestions.
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Phillip
Jackson
`98 Mystique LS
262K+ and counting...
ATX
rebuilt @ 151K
"This storm has broken me, my only
friend!" RIP Dime
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Well thank you
for the great comments....I was getting a little worried during this
rebuild when I kept having to get this part, this shim, this gear,
etc. etc. eventually I got through it! Here is my cost breakdown on
the trans rebuild. The only thing that is not here is that I decided
tonight to replace my manual shift sensor - heck it is the only
sensor I haven't replaced and it does look in bad shape. That will
set me back about 40 bucks.
When I rebuilt this atx I wanted
it to last another 8 years at least. That is why I replaced all
sensor's, soloid pack,etc. I figure with the external oil cooler and
external filter I should be able to achieve this. Even with my total
cost, I still saved a bundle over taking it to a tranny shop ---
besides they would not have probably come close to what I have
replaced.
Before I start on the engine, I have been
instructed to clean up the garage....I'll probably start on the
engine disassembly next weekend.
Here are the
costs:
Valve Body Gaskets 16.64
Oil Cooler
37.22
Master Kit 135
Solenoid Assembly 128.8
Band
14.5
Bushing Kit 35.51
NEW Oil Pump Assembly 190
ATX Oil
Filter 30
Bearing Kit 37.51
Driven Needle bearing assembly
16.92
Misc Shims 19.3
Speed Sensor 40.73
Speed Sensor Gear
6.01
Speed Gear Planet 5.15
2 Oil line fittings on atx
24.44
Misc 37
Clutch Piston Seal Sizer 124.91
TSS
30.29
New Direct Drum Housing 90.09
Snap Ring - Expensive
14.59
Forward Return Spring 12.89
Direct Steel Thick
3.09
Lubes, etc. 15
Rebuilt Reverse Drum 38
Axle Seal
2.89
Axle Seal Installer 33.48
TransGo Shift Kit 38
Torque
Seal Installer 57
Dextron III Case 18.59
Freight Return Tool
Kit 15
CD4E Tool Loan 100
Sub Total $1368.55
Sell Clutch
Seal Sizer -80
Deposit Return Tool Kit -80
Sell Axle Seal
Installer -20
Sell TC Seal Installer -37
Total
$1151.55
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Originally posted by
btrautman:
When I rebuilt this atx I wanted it to last another 8 years at
least. That is why I replaced all sensor's, soloid pack,etc. I
figure with the external oil cooler and external filter I should
be able to achieve this. Even with my total cost, I still saved a
bundle over taking it to a tranny shop --- besides they would not
have probably come close to what I have replaced.
Oh yeah! My list is not even
half that size and my bill was well over $2000! Great job so far.
Originally posted by
btrautman:
Before I start on the engine, I have been instructed to clean
up the garage....I'll probably start on the engine disassembly
next weekend.
 I was going to say
somehthing about those stains on the garage floor. Make the misses
happy, then get to work on that engine man!
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Phillip Jackson
`98 Mystique LS
262K+ and counting...
ATX rebuilt @ 151K
"This
storm has broken me, my only friend!" RIP Dime
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Getting close
to final test of atx and engine. Finished up engine rebuild, is now
in car and connecting everything.....
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