Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 07:33:32 +0100 From: "David Haydon" <home01nopsamorld.com> Subject: OEM bearings? - was Re: 9k DIY gearbox/tranny repairs?
I had my '91 2.3T Carlsson manual box recondition last year (noisy bearings). That only cost 500 GBP (also with 1 years warranty) this is a typical price here in the UK, although some of the better known specialists charge a lot more. This time it is the 2nd synchro that has gone (this I inherited from the previous owner) and I figured the same as Walt, give it a try myself and take it to the transmission specialist if it turns out to be too difficult. The partsvoice site is great, I hadn't seen that before. No use for orderings stuff in the UK, but a good guide to the dealer prices. I've now got the synchro, but the output shaft bearing (87 48 261 or 52 57 951) is on back-order here in the UK. Apparently half of the dealers here have one on order, with no indication of when (if) they will become available! This is crazy, there are dozens of bearing manufacturers that must have an equivalent product. Does anyone know the specifications of this bearing or a supplier of OEM bearings for transmission rebuilders??? I'm loath to go ahead with replacing the synchro without having a bearing ready in case the one I pull gets damaged. I'd then be stuck with a completely un-driveable car. any advice/information would be much appreciated David "Walt Kienzle" <wkienzlenopsam.net> wrote in message news:am90t802f57nopsams4.newsguy.com... > I am tackling a similar issue because of apparent problems with the 1st-2nd > gear shift fork on my 1991 9000T. I haven't gotten the transmission out > yet, but I am slowly working my way there. If I can get the part, I will > attempt the repair myself. If it doesn't look like its going well, I'll > just get the rebuilt transmission and I will just be out the cost of the > part. > > I would be happy to share the price information I have on parts and > rebuilding services so far. In the US, a remanufactured transmission can be > had for $1650 from a Saab dealer or from http://www.erikssonindustries.com/. > Eriksson Industries also includes a one year, unlimited mileage warranty but > charges extra for shipping. There is also a $450 to $500 "core" charge that > is refunded when the old transmission is returned. With Eriksson the buyer > is responsible for return freight costs. Generally they estimate this total > cost to be between $100 and $200, depending on location. The only quote I > was able to get from a local rebuilder was $2800, but that assumed the > entire transmission would be overhauled. That price was probably padded a > bit because he probably hadn't worked on many Saab transmissions before. > > I checked on www.partsvoice.com to get the Saab list price and part numbers > for internal transmission parts. If I read it correctly, the synchro for a > 1998 9000 (they didn't have a separate selection for the Aero) would be > $$103.79 and if you need the driven gear for 2nd, it would be $251.45. The > shift fork I believe I will need is $71.69, but isn't listed as being > available at any dealership in the US. It is listed as part # 87 22 332. I > plan to travel to Germany in December and may have some better luck with > parts availability there. If anyone has a way of checking pricing and > availability, I would appreciate any information they can provide. > > Walt Kienzle > > > "David Haydon" <home01nopsamorld.com> wrote in message > news:rNMh9.2714$pr5.188138nopsamfep1-win.server.ntli.net... > > My '98 9k aero manual gearbox needs some repairs, the 2nd gear synchro is > on > > it's way out. Other than that it seems ok, but more wear may become > apparent > > once I get it apart. > > I've tackled most repairs over the years, but a gearbox rebuild is not one > > of them. Has anyone replaced synchros themselves, or have you always > > entrusted that to a specialist? How difficult a job is it and do you need > > any specialist tools? Is the Haynes gearbox manual worth buying? > > Any experience would be much appreciated. > > many thanks > > David > > > > > >
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