Labor Cost for MTX Rebuild

[SHOpar]

I am getting ready to install a new clutch in my SHO with 97K on it.

I am pretty sure the trans is still in good shape, although it has seeped fluid ever since I started running Mobil 1 ATF in it at around 60K (I plan on running the Syncromesh next time around to try and improve shift feel). I also have always had a slight whine in 3rd when getting on it, but the other SHO's I've been in also have this whine, just not quite as loud.

I am hoping to get away with just replacing the clutch, but I am paranoid about my diff grenading on me, and was thinking about getting the trans rebuilt with new blocking rings, syncros, bearings, gaskets, and new pins installed in the diff. It looks like it would run me $215 for the parts, but what is the average a shop would charge to do this work if I removed the trans and took it in?

I would REALLY like to install a Quaife, but I really can't even afford to replace the clutch at this point...

Thanks!

 

[sdpatt]

I just refreshed my MTX during my clutch install at 271,000 miles. The internals of the trans were in excellent shape and I replaced all blocking rings and seals. If you are referring to the SHO NUT "Tranny rebuild, seals, blocking rings, synchros and bearings" set, the only synchro is 5th gear (rarely required) and the only bearing is the input shaft rear bearing. The kit is basically the "Tranny refresh, seals and blocking rings" set with the one extra bearing and one synchro.

You can get the Timken 3622S axle shaft seal for $2.99 each at AutoZone rather than $25.72 for the pair. Replace the axle, input shaft and shift shaft seals and the blocking rings since these are the only real wear parts on an MTX that has not been abused with burnouts. If you have been a burnout king, you may be safer redoing the diff pins.

If you can do the clutch work yourself, the MTX service should be no sweat. That is, after you have watched the SHO NUT MTX video. I spent about 4 hours one day servicing the transaxle with much of that time spent just appreciating the hardware inside the case and double checking my work. You will need the blocking rings, seals and Permatex ****** sealant to service the case. Do not use silicone RTV to seal the transaxle case. You can see the guts of the transaxle and the other photos from the clutch and MTX service in the Clutch Time 3 topic.