Transmission rebuild

[supadave]

Does anyone know a good place on the island to rebuild transmissions. If so how much moola? Also are Grand Nationals (87) automatically posi trac? Cuz I think mine is a 1 wheeler? Could it be that the posi unit is bad or what? Thanks David

 

[tazgn]

Grand Nationals are not automatically posi... Check for option code G80 to see if it's a posi or not.

As far as the tranny rebuild, I couldn't find anyone locally that I trusted enough to do the rebuild. If you have the money I (and MANY others) would recommend shipping it to Bruce at Performance Trans. In california. The shipping was about $115.

Derrick

 

[TURBOV6]

I got mines done at Hopaka auto repair that specialize in transmission did a excellent job. You could give them a call (Paul) its loacted on Kona street in town.

Or you could call Paul G. at Waipahu trans, just tell him you're one of the "BUICK" guys.

 

[TURBOV6]

Another place is Kiyo's on Queen street ask for Wayne, probally one of the best deals on transmission rebuilds in Hawaii. The did the rebuild on my Camaro.

 

[Geoff87]

As far as the trans goes, I'll have to agree with Derrick.

Although Jackson and a few others did have their trannies successfully rebuilt here....

 

[supadave]

Thanks guys for all your help! I can't really find the placard for the g80 code for limited slip differential. Its probably one of the ones with it all rubbed of already.

 

[supadave]

Is it hard to make these cars posi? Where can I get one, any special preferences? How much?

 

[84tt]

How you doing
If you are looking to send a tranny up too bruce or have it built locally I have a core transmission you can purchase. It's in my car at the moment but will be coming out very soon. I got another and will no longer require it.
It's the BRF code 2004r
This way there is no down time!
It may cost a little more in the long run but being able to drive your car still is priceless
Let me know if your interested
It will be very cheap for a core
thanks KOA

 

[Hawaiian Turbo]

Not too hard to install a posi. Try doing a search and see which one is more favorable.

Koa, what are you asking for that BRF core?

 

[84tt]

Hey Paul
I am willing to let it go really cheap!
I haven't got it out yet I am waiting to get a hand from Derek...but his brothers in town so I have to wait.
But if you don't mind waiting till like the end of the month
I'm willing to let it go for $150obo or what you got??
It has a shift kit in it
I think the pump went bad, but the clutches were worn too
I had no reverse and the thing doesn't really want to shift...To me it sounds like a pump??
The pan has some dents in it.
But hey it is just a core!
Basically I will have no room for it once it comes out!

 

[Hawaiian Turbo]

If it has the BRF valvebody, I'll take it. Let me know when you have it out, then I'll swing by. Thanks, Paul

 

[84tt]

Paul it should be a brf code valvebody!
It's the original transmission that was in the car since 1984.
I will let you know when I have it out.
thanks KOA

 

[Geoff87]

Oops!

Originally posted by 84tt
It's the original transmission that was in the car since 1984.

From what I understand.... That means that the trans is probably a BQ, and not a BRF. Check for the metal tag on the trans. The governor, valve body, and servo will differ slightly.

Only the '86-'87 TR Transmissions were BRF.

 

[84tt]

Oh well
I will probably dump it then if it isn't worth anything!
But I will check the tag before I do.

 

[Geoff87]

Keep it!

The calibrations are almost identical, from what little I understand about the 200-4R's.

Ditto for the CZ-F coded transmissions, off of MC'ss.

IMO, BOTH are worth keeping.