RE: IML: 727 Transmission Rebuild $$$

["Ken Lang" <ken@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

$3000 sounds a bit high to me.  I just recently had the
transmission/transaxle rebuilt on my 89 Dodge Spirit for about $1800.  It
was in pretty bad shape too.  Axle seals were leaking and the ring gear had
broken teeth that got ground into the fluid and contaminated the entire
unit.  I know the transaxle design is based somewhat on the 727 (only
smaller).  But the fact that it's basically a transmission and a rear end
combined makes it more complicated than a regular transmission.

I've not rebuilt one of these myself but my Dad (may he rest in peace) has
done so numerous times over the years.  He told me they are one of the
simplest transmissions ever built and probably the most indestructible.

Ken

 

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Subject: RE: IML: 727 Transmission Rebuild $$$

I recently got quoted $3000 to rebuild my 59 crown's transmission. Is
there that much of a variance in the years?

--- RandalPark@xxxxxxx wrote:

> 3 weeks ago I paid $974.00 to have the transmission in my '68
> Convertible rebuilt. I am sure that the range would be from around
> $400.00 to $1,200 depending on the shop, and what is wrong with your
> car. Mine was operating flawlessly, but leaked like a sivve. I bought an
> external seal kit, and planned to install it myself, but reconsidered
> since the car is over 35 years old, and according to all "PO's" had the
> original, unrebuilt automatic transmission. The shop discovered some
> potential problems that would have gotten me later, so I think the
> decision to "have it done right" was a good one.
> 
> Paul W.
> 
> In an email dated 7/8/2005 6:34:20 pm GMT Daylight time, "Javier, Bay
> Adventures" <javier@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> 
> >Hello Stevan!
> >
> >Thanks for the offer to rebuild the 727 for me! ?But i think Winnebago
> is a bit of a drive from Miami, FL... ?Do you offer free shipping? ?:)
> ?Just out of curiosity, what does a rebuild of a 727 run generally? ?I'm
> putting together a budget for buying this 1968 convertible and the
> immediate repairs will affect my offer. ?Are there any particular
> questions i should ask of the transmission shop before i let them touch
> the car?
> >
> >I think i should have them rebuild the one that's already on the car
> instead of dropping a another rebuild. ?Should i be concerned about
> That?
> >
> >As for the Bud brakes... ?The front front end on this car pulsates when
> the brakes are applied. ?I'm guessing that at a minimum, the calipers
> need some attention and at most, the rotors are shot. ?Can i buy the
> parts listed on the site for the conversion and bring them to a mechanic
> for installation? ?Will he know what to do if i print out the pages from
> the repair section of the site?
> >
> >Also, I've read much about the front disc conversion. ?Has anyone
> converted the rear brakes to discs as well?
> >
> >Thanks again,
> >
> >Javier
> >
> >Currently in the market for a 1968 Imperial Convertible
> >
> >________________________________
> >
> >From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx on behalf of Stevan Miner
> >Sent: Sun 8/7/2005 9:21 AM
> >To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: Re: IML: 727 Transmission not shifting into 3rd...
> >
> >
> >Hi Javier,
> >A 727 Torque Flite that won't shift into drive most likely have a front
> clutch seal problem. You can eliminate the other causes by trying to
> shift it manually 1-2-3 from a dead stop. The front clutch seal would
> require removal of the transmission and you might as well go completely
> through it as long as it's out. We'd be happy to rebuild it for you at
> our shop.
> >Stevan Miner
> >Miner Auto Service
> >Winnebago, MN
> >
> > ? ?----- Original Message -----
> > ? ?From: javier <mailto:javier@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > ? ?To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > ? ?Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2005 8:49 AM
> > ? ?Subject: IML: 727 Transmission not shifting into 3rd...
> >
> >
> > ? ?Good morning all!
> >
> >
> >
> > ? ?I'm looking at a 68 Convertible in my area that wouldn't shift into
> 3rd gear on my short test drive. ?I looked into the repair section of
> the site to see a list of possibilities and maybe I mis-read the
> section... I found tons of references to letting the Torque Converter
> fill before driving off, but I didn't see much about problems shifting
> into 3rd gear. ?Does the torque converter cover this as well?
> >
> >
> >
> > ? ?Since I'm not a mechanical sort, can someone enlighten me on the
> basics of transmissions, the leading causes of why a transmission would
> not shift into higher gears, and if I should run in the opposite
> direction from a car whose front brakes (Bud system) pulsate and
> transmission won't hit high gear. ?Otherwise this car is "all there" but
> needs clean up and touch up.
> >
> >
> >
> > ? ?Thanks,
> >
> >
> >
> > ? ?javier
> >
> >
> 
> 
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