Just ordered a rebuilt 4 spd. tranny from Daryl @ AA Transaxles w/ Peloquin TBD-Torque Biasing Differential- my local guys quoted moi 3 hours @ $90/hr to R & R same.
It should be here by a week from tomorrow.

YMMV,

Mr. BZ- I am told that this is not a real LSD-limited slip differential, so I will now refer to it properly as a TBD

On Sep 20, 2011, at 2:23 PM, John Jensen wrote:

> This list has done itself proud once again, by discussing the topic
> fully and sharing knowledge and information.
> My decision making about my upcoming trip isn't any easier than at the
> outset, but at least I'm better informed.
> In my case the issue of the damage to the transmission isn't such a big
> deal because the bad one isn't the one I
> would re-build in any case.  Just another small question to the
> experienced members in this group.  How much time
> would you budget to swap out the tranny by yourself, sitting in the
> driveway...I'm thinking it shouldn't be too hard.  Just block up the
> engine,
> disconnect the linkage and undo the four bolts to the engine and lower
> it down  with a floor jack. (three hours Max).
> Put in the replacement and adjust the linkage...Five hour max.  So a
> busy day...two if things get weird.  Reasonable??
> Could probably do the whole thing in two hours if things went smoothly.
> Shame not to do the clutch and flywheel at the
> same time, but skipping  that.
> 
> John Jensen '80 Westy Camper
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> John Jensen
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