2nd and 4th are gone :(. Rebuild or buy new? How much to fix?

MySuperSportCamaro · 11-03-2009, 09:28 PM

All of the sudden, I can't shift it into 2nd and 4th gears. Sorry if this question was posted before as I don't mean to repeat questions but how much it "Normally" cost to rebuild a T56 if I take it to a tranny shop? I'm trying to figure if to pay for a rebuild or buy a different used one for now. Used go for around $1000, fixing it would be around the same?

Your opinions will be greately appreciated.

1HOTZ · 11-03-2009, 09:49 PM

I just had to make a similar decision... It was either have mine rebuilt (which would not be cost effective in my case), buy a new one ($2400), or buy used. I got lucky and found a used T56 built by six speeds inc. and it only had 4k miles on it since the rebuild. I paid $1500 for it and the guy I bought it from even put it in for me. If I were you I would just have it rebuilt, at least you know what you have then. If you buy a used one you run the risk of buying someone elses problems. I chose to take that risk because I didnt have the money to have mine rebuilt, because it was built by six speeds inc., and because the guy I bought it from was so helpful.

From What I have learned in the past month there is no way to know how much a rebuild will cost until you open it up and see what needs to be replaced. You also have to be careful because a lot of the rebuild packages that are offered might not include the parts that you need replaced. Have you had it opened up and diagnosed yet? If so check out the packages that Tick Performance offers and see if that will work out http://www.tick-performance.com/tick...ackages/fbody/ I have no ties to them, everybody just talks very highly of them on here.

Jonathan@Tick · 11-04-2009, 08:56 AM

Do you have an aftermarket shifter with adjustable stops? If 2nd and 4th went out all at the same time, maybe your adjustable shifter stop has backed loose and is preventing the gear from being fully engaged...

Of course we'd be glad to rebuild your transmission if that is indeed what it needs. Or level two rebuild usually includes everything needed for most transmissions. It doesn't include gears however, so if one of those is broken it would be extra. The cost for that would be around $1200 including the shipping.

-Jonathan

CarsAddict · 11-04-2009, 09:28 AM

It will definitely be cheaper to rebuild though probably a better and more safe option to buy another one.

Gen414 · 11-04-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CarsAddict

It will definitely be cheaper to rebuild though probably a better and more safe option to buy another one.

Will disagree on that. You buy a used one...what are you getting? They gonna guarantee it? you are also gonna spend more money on a used one, in USED condition, or you can have it rebuilt and upgraded, from someone like us, and have a 1 year warranty on it to boot.

PM coming...

MySuperSportCamaro · 11-04-2009, 08:37 PM

Thank you guys for all the comments. First thing I'll do is check the shifter stops tomorrow and find out if that was the problem, I have a B&M shifter with adjustable stops but I'll say what most people normally say : "Yeah right, like that what my problem is with my kinda luck"....Reverse psychology

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After reading your comments I'll go with a rebuild then, as new is over my budget, the rebuilt ones on ebay are around $1700 after your core, I'll keep reading from you guys and make a decision where to go for a rebuild, local or far with shipping.

Short story behind the tranny : Guy I bought it from said it was rebuilt with a 1000 miles on it after the rebuild, I put close to 4k miles on it since then. Did it look clean as after a rebuild? YES. But clean doesn't mean it was rebuilt. I'll find all these answers after checking my B&M shifter stops tomorrow, how didn't I think about that? Thanks a lot Jonathan.

great421 · 11-05-2009, 02:27 AM

I can give my supportive vote for Tick - they've fixed stuff other guys did on my car - including rebuilding my T56 when I lost 2nd gear. They've always gone beyond the call of duty on my car; and I'm just some GDY (God-Damm Yankee) living in NC!

the_merv · 11-05-2009, 09:03 AM

There are very good guys here to help with your issue. I rebuilt my T56 and both these sponsors here helped me out with very good info when I needed it.

Gen414 · 11-05-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MySuperSportCamaro

Short story behind the tranny : Guy I bought it from said it was rebuilt with a 1000 miles on it after the rebuild, I put close to 4k miles on it since then. [/u][/b].

Well, if you bought it, and put 4K miles on it and has been fine, I would tend to say that teh tranny was pretty good, and teh guy did not try and rip you off, as anything can happen over time. Mechanical stuff "just breaks", and you never know when that is gonna be. You installed tranny, and it goes out that day, or whatever, and starts giving you problems, THEN I would say seller ripped ya. But, for it to last 4K miles, I don't think he was hiding anything...

If you decide to ship to us, rather easy actually. Go to Home Depot or Wal mart, pick up large plastic container, some old towels/padding, drain ALL teh fluid. Pack it up. Call UPS to come get it (give dimensions, and tell them it weighs @ 125LBS) and that's it. Will run ya @ $90-$115 each way.

Good luck, and if there is anything else I can do for ya, let us know

MySuperSportCamaro · 11-05-2009, 10:09 PM

It was the shifter stop !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I never thought about it before you guys mentioned it so really all thanks to you, I truely appreciate it.
I'll keep you guys in mind for a future business, I appreciate all the info.

the_merv · 11-06-2009, 01:22 AM

There ya go..glad it worked out easy for you.