80 Q trans replacement saga

calvink at fastermac.net calvink at fastermac.net
Sun Sep 12 23:50:02 EDT 2004


Here' s the latest on my 80Q trans replacement project.  I 
spent a good chunk of the weekend underneath the parts 
car, diconnecting the exhaust, axles (one had a shattered 
outer CV, maybe that's what caused it's demise), 
driveshaft, etc.   Then I thought, maybe it would be easier
to 
remove the engine and trans as a unit, since the front 
bumper was already gone, and I have an engine hoist and 
one of those slick little levelers.  So, tonight, there is a
greasy Q trans on my floor, and a pretty clean looking 
engine with about 190K miles on it in the corner.  If anyone
out there needs any underhood parts while I still have the 
car here, let me know. Oh, I also have a good RH headlight 
and turn lamp, and a few other things.  I'm parting the car 
out, but a lot of stuff will end up on my Q, like the
interior.  
It's located in Indianapolis.
Now, I have to decide whether I really want to go through 
this same ordeal on the other car, and then reinstall this 
trans, or pay someone else to do it.  Maybe if enough of you
guys buy a few parts, I can afford to do that.   Email me if
you have a parts request. Thanks

Calvin K.


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