So.. 6 years ago.. I bought a 2g, with a blown transmission.

Tore the transmission down and rebiult it. I had no idea what I was doing and did everything with the guidance of the internet and a few mildly experienced freinds.

I used old used parts we had laying around. And didn't even use new syncros because I didn't think the tranny would ever work.

6 years later.. Racing ever weekend I could.. Low 11s, and 1.70 60fts and daily drove this car to work every day.

I bent rods, wore out clutches, blew turbos.

But the tranny never gave me a problem.

Last week... Against one of Jamie Valcamps 10 second runs.... I lost second.

Wouldn't events shift into second. Every other gear was perfect. Just no second.

We tore it down today, and to my surprise... The gears were still mint. No cracks, chips, or missing teeth. The syncros were really bad... But they were not new when installed 6 years ago.

So later this week, we will rebiuld the clusters. And throw her back together. Hopefully figure out why it won't slide into second. We think it's the dogs.

But we are not transmission experts.

So we will see. I have enough extra parts kicking around so we should be fine and running in no time.

Transmissions.... Much easier that rebuilding engines!

Sorry to hear about the 2nd loss. Post some pics of the damage

Sounds like you should be back and running in no time. The only way we learn is to just get out there and do it. You proved you can do it.

Keep it up Jay, always amazing to see a hodge podge of parts go so quick lol!

As always, it's not about being the best at anything, it's about having fun and making memories with your friends along the way.

I don't know how to post pics anymore.

I use https://imgur.com

Upload your photos and it gives you the BBCode link to paste on the board

[img]https://imgur.com/gallery/NcuA6Ge[/img]

Nice work man, you will probably have your trans finished before I do!

Make sure you post more pics!

It's getting too cold to work out side the ma back yerd. Hopefully I'll get lots done on Monday.