Thread: Not Happy - Auto again

Hi Crash, have you got your auto sorted to your satisfaction?

Just to update all, mine has been rebuilt with a 30 element 58 tooth forward sprag/planetary gearset and new clutch pack to suit, that I got as a good second hand part from Ashcroft's in the UK. This part was the only part that failed this time around. This failed part was sold to me during the first rebuild as an "upgraded sprag" and was only a 24 element 48 tooth unit. How this could have been classified as an upgraded part is beyond my limited understanding, comparing it to the part that Ashcroft's supplied.

Interestingly, the "failure" was put down to the 32" tyres that I am running. This view was repeated to me by the transmission shop that did the rebuilds and the workshop where the failure occurred, My opinion is, what a load.....

Will I be visiting these businesses in the future? NO!

I also took the opportunity this time to fit a HD torque converter, also from Ashcroft's and it is simply brilliant. Should have done it the first time round.

When I got it home I fitted an inline supplementary oil cooler to assist with keeping the transmission oil cool, should have done that last time too .

A big thank you to Dave Ashcroft for taking the time to speak with me, helping me to understand what is what with the auto, his guidance and help in getting the parts required.

In the end it cost about another $4,500 completed. I did not get any discount or special pricing from the "transmission specialist" that rebuilt it the first time. I was charged "normal" pricing this time around as well but that is just typical these days . All happy to charge full price and then some but take no responsibility for bad advice on their part. They just see an opportunity to make more money. This is of course "My Opinion" based on what I have experienced.

Moral is the usual buyer beware, do not rush into anything, get different opinions and ideas, do your own research, do not be afraid to pull your vehicle and take it somewhere else even it is in pieces, all so you can make a wise and informed decision that is right for YOU and YOUR wallet.

Rant over.

On a positive note, the vehicle is going better than ever . I am also in the process of changing diff ratios from the standard 3.54 to 3.8. This is for towing as I intend to run the 32's all the time now.

Cheers all, thanks for your input.

Mikey

hey mikey is the lock up on your heavy duty tc noticeable? got one on mine and i reckon it's bordering on being too noticeable.

brett.