Rebuild transmission or leave it to the pros?

Busted Knuckles · 07-25-2009, 01:42 AM

The W58 transmission in my '88 MK III N/A is starting to make weird noises, like it is ready to drop a bearing. I've located a source for parts, and the TSRM includes step-by-step instructions to dismantle and rebuild. However, I have no indication on if this is a tricky job, or how sensitive the re-fitting is. Basically, is this a job a shadetree machanic can do in his home garage, or best left to experts with a shop?

Busted Knuckles · 08-02-2009, 05:43 PM

Bump.

Anyone have any insight?

mirage83 · 08-02-2009, 07:08 PM

I personally wouldn't touch it, but that's just me. I have zero experience with transmissions other than cussing them though I've encountered competent owner/mechanics who've rebuilt their's without any real problems beyond putting the odd part in backwards and having to pull the tranny out and do it again.

07-25-2009, 01:42 AM	#1
Busted Knuckles 12psi boost Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 300	Rebuild transmission or leave it to the pros? The W58 transmission in my '88 MK III N/A is starting to make weird noises, like it is ready to drop a bearing. I've located a source for parts, and the TSRM includes step-by-step instructions to dismantle and rebuild. However, I have no indication on if this is a tricky job, or how sensitive the re-fitting is. Basically, is this a job a shadetree machanic can do in his home garage, or best left to experts with a shop?

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08-02-2009, 05:43 PM	#2
Busted Knuckles 12psi boost Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 300	Bump. Anyone have any insight?

08-02-2009, 07:08 PM	#3
mirage83 12psi boost Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 359	I personally wouldn't touch it, but that's just me. I have zero experience with transmissions other than cussing them though I've encountered competent owner/mechanics who've rebuilt their's without any real problems beyond putting the odd part in backwards and having to pull the tranny out and do it again.