Cursed T56

[2-Tone]

I bought a 97 cobra in December that had a fresh t56. It was built by Walsh- D&D. It lasted 850 miles and I lost reverse. In April I took it to a local shop to have it repaired. I installed it today and I only have neutral and 4th. I paid the local shop in cash and I have no receipt, so I guess I am screwed.

I am looking for a recommendation for who I can trust to repair this locally.

Anyone want to buy a nice vert with no transmission?

[dsmawd350]

So you called the local shop and they are not willing.to work.with you?

[2-Tone]

Haven't called yet. They aren't open today. I will call Monday and see what they say.

[Jake]

did it have sufficient fluid?

[2-Tone]

I put almost 4 quarts of dex 3 in before I tried it. It ran out of the fill hole.

[dsmawd350]

Haven't called yet. They aren't open today. I will call Monday and see what they say.i would do that before jumping to conclusions that you are screwed or dragging the shops name through the mud (not that you have yet)

[2-Tone]

I am frustrated, but I am not bashing anyone at this point. I just want a shop that will take my money and give me what I pay for. No matter where I go there are either surprise charges, shitty work, or poor customer service.

I hope that the local shop will back up their work, but I imagine the conversation will go something like this
Me: I just installed the trans you repaired for me 3 months ago and I have a problem
Shop: Well how do we know you haven't been at the track beating on it the last 3 months?
Me: I can give you my word that I just installed it.
Shop: It is a high performance transmission. No warranty. Bring it in so we can charge you another $500 to repair it. Maybe we will get it right this time.

[rtvickers]

Is DEX-3 the right fluid? Hopefully they will take care of it.

[2-Tone]

Dex III is what tremec recommends for a t56. They spec syncromesh for TKO.

[rtvickers]

Thats what I use syncromesh.

[redfirepearlgt]

Call Finishline Performance. If Brian and Brandon don't do tranny work, they will def know of a reputable person who can be trusted. These guys are top notch, honorable, and reasonable. They back up their work. They have helped me several times. I have 100% faith in them.

[Pitbull1052]

I have a T56 also and just had it rebuilt this guy is in Amelia his name is Steve 513-732-0400 it's Hytech Automotive he's the only guy i trust to work on my car other than me.

[2-Tone]

Ok I have to admit when I do something really stupid. When I filled the trans with fluid I installed the shifter backwards. I flipped the shifter and the trans works fine. :cheers::cheers:

Thanks for all the help. At least I figured it out before I pulled it back out.

[Pitbull1052]

Ok I have to admit when I do something really stupid. When I filled the trans with fluid I installed the shifter backwards. I flipped the shifter and the trans works fine. :cheers::cheers:

Thanks for all the help. At least I figured it out before I pulled it back out.





LMAO!!!!!!!!!! eh it happens......

[rtvickers]

um... Im glad you fixed it.