Bad Azp Performance
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As some of you know, I swapped my QCs 48re for a "rebuilt" T56 in October 2023.
Fast forward 2 months, 2000 miles later, after a hard 400 mile run from California, I'm on my way to work (83 miles) when the clutch pedal starts vibrating and the trans starts rattling.
Get it home to find the damper ring has broken off, its 2 qts low on fluid, rear seal is still intact. Disassembly shows that 2 of 3 caged bearings are completely gone, 1 is melted into Reverse gear. The spacer holding the 5th/6th gear cluster in is welded to the main shaft.
I had my doubts about the quality of the rebuild as the case was filthy, even the bolts looked like they had never been removed. I was assured "all transmissions come back this way". Then there was the tag wired to the trans specifying 75-90 gear oil. Never in my srt-10 ownership have i used anything but atf4+ and royal purple synchromax but thats what the builder speced so thats what I used. It has been documented from the supplier that several transmissions had this tag installed when "rebuilt".
After a month of discussing everything with the "rebuilder" and the supplier where I was assured that "we won't **** on anybody" I have been suddenly ghosted for the last 7 weeks.
I bought this T56 in a combo deal with a lot of other stuff so I don't have an exact cost. But I have been told by the supplier that he sells a rebuilt trans for $3500 and a $2000 core charge (I had no core), so thats $5500.
Even though I don't believe I've done anything wrong, I was willing to accept a lesser amount ($2000) in the interest of maintaining a civil relationship. I no longer care about maintaining a civil relationship.
This is a warning to anyone in the market for a "rebuilt " T56. I can't in good conscience remain quiet or ever recommend Dan Palacino as a reliable supplier or Lindseys Ring & Pinion / J-Mac Fab & Suspension LLC as a rebuilder. Both from South Carolina.
Pictures are attached.
Buyer Beware.
Fast forward 2 months, 2000 miles later, after a hard 400 mile run from California, I'm on my way to work (83 miles) when the clutch pedal starts vibrating and the trans starts rattling.
Get it home to find the damper ring has broken off, its 2 qts low on fluid, rear seal is still intact. Disassembly shows that 2 of 3 caged bearings are completely gone, 1 is melted into Reverse gear. The spacer holding the 5th/6th gear cluster in is welded to the main shaft.
I had my doubts about the quality of the rebuild as the case was filthy, even the bolts looked like they had never been removed. I was assured "all transmissions come back this way". Then there was the tag wired to the trans specifying 75-90 gear oil. Never in my srt-10 ownership have i used anything but atf4+ and royal purple synchromax but thats what the builder speced so thats what I used. It has been documented from the supplier that several transmissions had this tag installed when "rebuilt".
After a month of discussing everything with the "rebuilder" and the supplier where I was assured that "we won't **** on anybody" I have been suddenly ghosted for the last 7 weeks.
I bought this T56 in a combo deal with a lot of other stuff so I don't have an exact cost. But I have been told by the supplier that he sells a rebuilt trans for $3500 and a $2000 core charge (I had no core), so thats $5500.
Even though I don't believe I've done anything wrong, I was willing to accept a lesser amount ($2000) in the interest of maintaining a civil relationship. I no longer care about maintaining a civil relationship.
This is a warning to anyone in the market for a "rebuilt " T56. I can't in good conscience remain quiet or ever recommend Dan Palacino as a reliable supplier or Lindseys Ring & Pinion / J-Mac Fab & Suspension LLC as a rebuilder. Both from South Carolina.
Pictures are attached.
Buyer Beware.
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