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Okay guys,
I have a serious decision to make.
But first I feel I must tell you the story so you understand all aspects of the situation.
Okay.
As some of you know, my dad and I picked up the entire running gear out of a stripped 94 F250 about a year ago. I got the TTB front axle, the ZF5spd with the BW1356 (I believe) transfer case, and both drive shafts. My dad got the rear axle as he needed one. I cant remember EXACTLY what I paid for my part of the deal, but I know i DO NOT have more than $500 in it for everything I got (ZF5, TTB axle, and all).
Well after having that rear end my dad got out of the deal fail because of dirt inside the axle housing, Im nervous about installing my ZF5 without having it torn down and checked out. There's only one shop in this area that will even touch a ZF5, atleast without sending it off and having it completely rebuilt.
I called the shop today and he said he couldnt give me a quote without tearing into it first, but said if all I had to have done was it torn down and all new syncros put in I would be looking at about $750-$850.
So, here's the question for you guys.
Based on my situation what would you guys do? Take the inspection plate off, look for signs of excessive wear (or dirt), and run it if its looks okay? Have it torn down at this shop, inspected, and replace all syncros? Or buy a reman trans from a company online and have a warranty on the whole tranny? Considering remans cost about $2000.
I have a serious decision to make.
But first I feel I must tell you the story so you understand all aspects of the situation.
Okay.
As some of you know, my dad and I picked up the entire running gear out of a stripped 94 F250 about a year ago. I got the TTB front axle, the ZF5spd with the BW1356 (I believe) transfer case, and both drive shafts. My dad got the rear axle as he needed one. I cant remember EXACTLY what I paid for my part of the deal, but I know i DO NOT have more than $500 in it for everything I got (ZF5, TTB axle, and all).
Well after having that rear end my dad got out of the deal fail because of dirt inside the axle housing, Im nervous about installing my ZF5 without having it torn down and checked out. There's only one shop in this area that will even touch a ZF5, atleast without sending it off and having it completely rebuilt.
I called the shop today and he said he couldnt give me a quote without tearing into it first, but said if all I had to have done was it torn down and all new syncros put in I would be looking at about $750-$850.
So, here's the question for you guys.
Based on my situation what would you guys do? Take the inspection plate off, look for signs of excessive wear (or dirt), and run it if its looks okay? Have it torn down at this shop, inspected, and replace all syncros? Or buy a reman trans from a company online and have a warranty on the whole tranny? Considering remans cost about $2000.