Thread: auto gear box

Originally Posted by stevo

It is harder to get parts for these transmissions and ZF have stopped making some of the parts, Did mine for under a thousand but did a lot of research before starting and parts from the USA, they are a tricky thing to do hence the cost.

Stevo,,, have I already asked what parts you upgraded in your build?


Is a seperate thread on this a worthwhile idea?
anyone?

A question:
Do you know what's wrong with the auto?
ie. has anyone diagnosed it for 'ya?

One thing I don't trust are 'unknown mechanics .. when it comes to 'foreign' cars.
They will try to stooge you at the first opportunity.
You know .. the "here's an easy buck" mentality of some people.

So diagnosis is essential .. this will save you far more $s than trying to import something.

For me, buying overseas is always a balance between saving me a $(actually lots of dollars) and still supporting the local industry(not just LRs, any consumer oriented business .. camera gear, odds and ends parts .. etc.)

Anyhow, back to the auto issue .. have you posted any questions on it?
Do you definitely know that the trans needs rebuilding? does it drive? if not, have you(yourself or via a known trusted person) verified that flex plate is not cracked? cracked flexplate is far cheaper to replace than a rebuilt trans!
If car drives, what is it doing to need a rebuild?


... etc, etc ...

Well I have fitted an stage 2 upgraded HP24 and HD transmission and HD torque converter into my D2 td5 2 weeks ago. lOVE it

I bought a transfercase master kit and HD cross pin and High cap sump for the transfer case

Freight was £350. £2700 all up that turned into $5100 and $810 import duties and GST I get the GST back. but that is by no means a standard build and that would be heaps cheaper. I looked into a local build of a hp24 and it was $5700 plus freight and that didn’t touch the transfer case

I thought it was a good deal. When it stoves I noticed even the output shaft has been replaced. That may be part of the Hp24 upgrade.

My truck feels as tight as a new one only wish I’d ordered the high range gear in the transfer case as it’s a bit worn but it all sealed up a treat with threebond.

I have had great service. Happy to chat about it if you message me your number. Cheers Matt

I also went through extensive diagnostic befor this process to make sure the tranny was dead. Turned out the flex plate cracked disengaged the pump and chewed out the pump..... tranny dead = new Ashcroft

Should I have spent 6k on a truck worth $10 if I’m lucky... don’t ask that one.

Originally Posted by worane

1/ Has anyone imported a rebuilt auto gearbox foe a TD5 from Ashcroft?
2/ Is it cheaper than the $5000.00 I am being quoted for a rebuild here in Geelong?
3/ what was the freight cost?
Regards, Nick.

What are your symptoms?

Originally Posted by worane

1/ Has anyone imported a rebuilt auto gearbox foe a TD5 from Ashcroft?
2/ Is it cheaper than the $5000.00 I am being quoted for a rebuild here in Geelong?
3/ what was the freight cost?
Regards, Nick.

A & B automatics in Melbourne is the go for tuff ZF in OZ.

Originally Posted by blackrangie

A & B automatics in Melbourne is the go for tuff ZF in OZ.

X2

And Manuel Automatics in Thomastown highly regarded too.