MN6, rebuild or replace?
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Nokomis FL
MN6, rebuild or replace?
My tranny (120k) is suffering from paper blocker syndrome. It's never been abused it just grinds a little here and there and gets real stiff and notchy once in awhile. It won't be long before I'll need to have it fixed.
Taking into account todays economy is it better to rebuild or replace with a used unit? I will outsource the work.
Taking into account todays economy is it better to rebuild or replace with a used unit? I will outsource the work.
Racer
Joined: May 2008
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From: Saskatoon
Surprised that there are no replies. If you go used, how do you know if it was abused or not and how long it will last. If you find one that checks out, I would look for an 01 or newer with the carbon blocker rings as I`m sure you know. If it`s cheap to rebuild, I would rather go that way. I like having the same parts (that have been repaired) go back in my car that came out. That way I know it fit before, it will fit and work going back in.
Race Director
Joined: May 2005
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From: West Norriton PA
St. Jude Donor '08
My tranny (120k) is suffering from paper blocker syndrome. It's never been abused it just grinds a little here and there and gets real stiff and notchy once in awhile. It won't be long before I'll need to have it fixed.
Taking into account todays economy is it better to rebuild or replace with a used unit? I will outsource the work.
Taking into account todays economy is it better to rebuild or replace with a used unit? I will outsource the work.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
My tranny (120k) is suffering from paper blocker syndrome. It's never been abused it just grinds a little here and there and gets real stiff and notchy once in awhile. It won't be long before I'll need to have it fixed.
Taking into account todays economy is it better to rebuild or replace with a used unit? I will outsource the work.
Taking into account todays economy is it better to rebuild or replace with a used unit? I will outsource the work.
rebuild. T56s are no longer made IIRC.
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After the 3rd failure of my MM6 on the '99, last time being the blockers and my use of Mobil One fluid (duh attack), I gave up and replaced it with a non-Borg Warner trans. The first two repairs were synchros, gears and etc. The second failure was the main shaft inside which resulted in a clunking sound in 5th and 6th gear. No problems after the replace. I hear that RPM Transmissions (forum sponsor) make some good ones.
